Medical Science Liaison, Oncology GU - Tennessee & Arkansas

Johnson & Johnson•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Genitourinary Oncology in the Tennessee and Arkansas 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 fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The position supports prostate and bladder cancer, including patient procedure support for the company’s bladder cancer delivery system. The MSL develops and carries out a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy; conducts high-quality, two-way scientific exchange; gathers and applies clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory insights; and provides product and technical assistance and training during clinical procedures. The role also responds to unsolicited inquiries, supports investigators and studies, collaborates with internal partners, and contributes to medical strategy through timely, actionable insights. The MSL is expected to maintain scientific expertise, follow applicable policies and compliance standards, foster inclusion, and complete administrative documentation accurately and on time. The role may involve up to 70% travel within the territory and for internal meetings and congresses.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or an advanced practice provider qualification.
Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates; therapeutic-area clinical experience is preferred.
In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Research and/or healthcare system knowledge.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved medical assets.
Cultivate professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders and key healthcare professionals.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange and provide objective, non-promotional scientific information and education.
Use MSL tools and relevant clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory information to plan customer engagements and inform decision-making.
Provide product and technical assistance and educational training to physicians and staff during clinical support for product insertion, removal, and related patient procedures.
Use 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 planning and compliant scientific discussions.
Present scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
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 partners, including MSL colleagues, R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and appropriate role-defined Sales and Marketing contacts.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Maintain competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance, corporate conduct and ethics policies, and Medical Affairs procedures 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.