Medical Science Liaison - Lung/Head & Neck Oncology - Sacramento, CA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

8d•$117,000 - $201,250

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison focused on Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology. The role is based in the Sacramento territory, with additional travel to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Idaho. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products, building professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders and providing 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 role includes staying current on scientific and treatment trends; supporting investigator-initiated studies through scientific exchange and connections to internal research and grant processes; and collaborating with internal partners to advance Medical Affairs objectives. The MSL also uses AI tools and insights to support decision-making and efficiency, contributes to a performance and development plan with the Field Director, and completes administrative documentation and expense reporting accurately and on time.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as 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 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 exchange with healthcare professionals and use insights and MSL tools to plan customer engagements.
Collect, synthesize, and apply clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-level information.
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 engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions.
Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs through clear dialogue and presentations that translate complex 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 expertise through self-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate business-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, including activity documentation and expense reporting, in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
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: up to 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.