Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Mid-Atlantic & Foothills

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

21h•$120,000 - $207,000

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Rheumatology for a territory covering Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products and builds professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key thought leaders. The role provides fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education, and supports high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL stays informed about scientific and treatment trends in the therapeutic area and supports investigator-initiated studies by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The role collaborates across Medical Affairs and other internal functions, supports company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, and contributes to performance and development planning and potentially to other leadership or enterprise initiatives. The position may be based in the territory, with Charlotte, Louisville, or Indianapolis preferred, and requires 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 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 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

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.
Residence in a major metro area, preferably Charlotte, Louisville, or Indianapolis.

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 exchanges that 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-level 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 compliant scientific engagement planning and discussions.
Present relevant scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating 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 stakeholder 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 self-directed reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, local and national congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Develop and maintain competence in 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 accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.

Benefits

Eligibility to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
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 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.