Medical Science Liaison - Immunology (Dermatology) - Georgia

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Duluth, GA

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison for its Immunology/Dermatology therapeutic area to cover the Georgia territory, including Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Gainesville, and Savannah. The MSL is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The role develops professional relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals and provides fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The MSL drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The position requires keeping current with scientific and treatment trends and providing 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 may involve up to 70% travel within the territory and for internal meetings and congresses.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider).
Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates; therapeutic-area clinical experience is preferred.
In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Knowledge of research and/or healthcare systems.
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis.
Ability to support a specific 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 applying new tools over time.

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 exchanges that encourage dialogue, shared understanding, and learning 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 enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor direct and indirect competitors and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions.
Deliver scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs through clear dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
Identify, collect, and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights aligned with organizational strategic 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 in a matrixed environment, 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-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, local and national congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally, supporting engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflects the communities served.
Develop 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; may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.
Complete administrative requirements accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.