Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology - Ohio

Johnson & Johnson•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Rheumatology for the Ohio territory. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future products, building professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders and providing objective, balanced, non-promotional scientific information and education. The role advances high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while upholding scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL develops a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and objectives; uses clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information to plan engagements; and communicates complex evidence in ways relevant to healthcare professionals. The role includes responding to unsolicited inquiries, supporting investigators with company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, and collaborating with internal partners across Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, and other functions. The position requires staying current on the therapeutic and treatment landscape, developing scientific expertise, using AI tools to improve work, and completing documentation and administrative responsibilities accurately and compliantly. Travel may be up to 70% within the territory and for internal meetings and congresses.

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 requiring up to 70% travel, including in-territory travel and travel for internal meetings and congresses.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

Nice To Haves

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.
Located in a major metro area, with Cleveland or Columbus preferred.
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.
Build professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders and key opinion leaders in the territory.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange that supports dialogue, shared understanding, and learning in the relevant disease area.
Use MSL tools and insights to collect, synthesize, and apply clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information to customer engagement planning.
Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor competitors and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into scientific engagement plans and compliant discussions.
Deliver 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.
Collect and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights aligned with organizational priorities to inform medical strategy and cross-functional discussions.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries about Johnson & Johnson products and research from external stakeholders.
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-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally in ways that support engagement, productivity, and innovation.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance, 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, accurately, promptly, and compliantly.

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 specified higher amounts for eligible Colorado and Washington employees.
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 the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
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.