Medical Science Liaison, Oncology GU - Tennessee & Arkansas

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Oncology GU therapeutic area in the Tennessee and Arkansas territory. GU Oncology supports prostate and bladder cancer treatments through a marketed portfolio and near-term pipeline. The MSL team includes experienced medical and scientific professionals and supports patient procedures involving the company’s bladder cancer delivery system. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products. The role develops professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key thought leaders, and provides fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. It drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while upholding scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL stays current on scientific and treatment trends and provides appropriate support for investigator-initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The role includes clinical-setting support and training for product insertion, removal, and related patient procedures. The MSL collaborates with internal partners across a matrixed organization and completes administrative documentation and expense reporting.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider.
Postgraduate experience for doctorate-level candidates.
In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Research and/or healthcare system knowledge.
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis.
Ability to support the territory with up to 70% travel, including in-territory travel and travel for internal meetings and congresses.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic-area clinical experience.
Two or more years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.
Two or more years of therapeutic-area experience.
Residency or fellowship.
Board certification for clinical degrees.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Build professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders and key opinion leaders in the territory.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals and use insights and MSL tools to guide customer engagement.
Collect, synthesize, and apply clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information.
Provide product and technical assistance and educational training to physicians and staff during in-room support for product insertion, removal, and related patient procedures.
Use AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor direct and indirect competitors and incorporate relevant evidence-based clinical context into scientific planning and compliant discussions.
Present scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion.
Work with healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
Identify, collect, and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights aligned with organizational priorities.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries from external stakeholders about Johnson & Johnson products and research.
Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
Collaborate compliantly with internal stakeholders, including MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and appropriate role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congress attendance, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Maintain competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate policies on business conduct and ethics, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
Work with the Field Director to develop and implement a performance and development plan and potentially contribute to leadership or enterprise initiatives.
Complete administrative requirements accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.