Medical Science Liaison - Immunology (Dermatology) - Georgia

Johnson & Johnson•Macon, GA

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison for the Immunology (Dermatology) therapeutic area, covering a Georgia territory that includes but is not limited to Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Gainesville, and Savannah. 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 balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The role drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while upholding scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL stays current on scientific and treatment trends, responds to unsolicited inquiries, and provides appropriate support for investigator-initiated research by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes without taking on sponsor responsibilities. The position involves 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.
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

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 candidates with clinical degrees.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.
Therapeutic-area clinical experience.

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 to encourage dialogue, shared understanding, and ongoing 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 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.
Present relevant scientific data in a way that meets healthcare professional needs and translates complex clinical 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 external inquiries 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 partners.
Maintain scientific acumen through independent reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, congress attendance, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Develop and maintain competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance, 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 accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.