Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology - Florida

6120-Janssen Scientific Affairs Legal Entity•Vero Beach, FL

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison in Dermatology for a Florida territory. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future products and develops professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. The role provides fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education while driving high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation in accordance with scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance standards. The MSL stays informed about scientific and treatment trends in the therapeutic area and provides appropriate support for investigator-initiated studies, including scientific exchange and connections to internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The role works with internal and external partners to support Medical Affairs objectives, and contributes to a performance and development plan in collaboration with the Field Director.

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 a specific territory with up to 70% travel, including travel within the territory and 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 in the relevant disease area.
Use insights and MSL tools to plan customer engagements by gathering, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information.
Leverage AI tools and insights to support 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.
Tailor scientific data to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into clear 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 priorities to inform medical strategy and cross-functional discussions.
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 Sales and Marketing contacts.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congress attendance, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally, reflecting the diverse communities served.
Develop knowledge of regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate business conduct and ethics policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
Collaborate with the Field Director to develop and implement a performance and development plan, and potentially contribute to leadership or enterprise initiatives.
Complete administrative requirements promptly, accurately, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.