Medical Science Liaison - Hematology - Boston, MA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

1d•$120,000 - $207,000

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Hematology for a territory encompassing Boston, Massachusetts. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson products, building professional relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders and providing fair, balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The role drives scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. It includes staying current on scientific and treatment trends and providing appropriate scientific support for investigator-initiated studies without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The MSL works collaboratively with internal partners across Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, and other functions, and reports to the Field Director for performance and development planning. The territory requires up to 70% travel. The anticipated base pay range is $120,000 to $207,000. Eligible employees may participate in the company’s pension and 401(k) savings plan and long-term incentive program, and may receive vacation, sick time, holiday pay, personal and family time, parental, bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, and military spouse leave, subject to applicable plan and policy terms.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider credentials.
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, 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 with healthcare professionals 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.
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 compliant scientific engagement planning and discussions.
Deliver scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into clear and meaningful discussion and presentations.
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 and field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and appropriate role-defined Sales and Marketing partners to support Medical Affairs objectives and scientific exchange.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, local and national congresses, and scientific discussions with peers.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate conduct and ethics policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
Develop and implement a performance and development plan with the Field Director and potentially contribute to leadership or enterprise initiatives.
Complete administrative requirements accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including activity documentation and expense reporting.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Long-term incentive program eligibility.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to applicable policies and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington, subject to applicable policies.
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 a birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
Bereavement leave: 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.