Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology - Mountain

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

4d•$117,000 - $201,250

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Neuroimmunology team in the Mountain region, covering Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The MSL is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future company products, building professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders and providing fair, balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The role drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while upholding scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL keeps current with scientific and treatment trends in relevant therapeutic areas and supports investigator-initiated studies by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The MSL develops a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets; cultivates relationships with community and academic opinion leaders; and uses clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information to plan customer engagements. The role translates complex evidence into relevant scientific discussions, responds to unsolicited inquiries, supports investigators and internal partners, and collaborates across a matrixed organization. The MSL also contributes to inclusion, ongoing scientific learning, performance and development planning, and compliant documentation and administrative work. The position may involve up to 70% travel in the territory and for internal meetings and congresses.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience; examples include PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider.
Postgraduate experience is required for doctoral-level candidates; therapeutic-area clinical experience is preferred.
In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Knowledge of research and/or the healthcare system.
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

At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.
At least 2 years of therapeutic-area experience.
Residency or fellowship.
Board certification for candidates with clinical degrees.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and ongoing application of new tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Cultivate professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders and key opinion leaders in the territory.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange with healthcare professionals in the relevant disease area.
Use MSL tools and insights to plan customer engagements by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-level information.
Leverage AI tools and insights to improve decision-making, efficiency, and outcomes across core responsibilities.
Monitor competitors and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into compliant scientific engagement planning and discussions.
Deliver scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into clear scientific dialogue and presentations.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
Collect and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights aligned with organizational strategic priorities.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries from external stakeholders about company 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 role-appropriate Sales and Marketing partners.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, congress attendance, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate conduct and ethics policies, 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.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the company long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents, subject to policy and hire date.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.