Medical Science Liaison - Lung/Head & Neck - Oncology - Minneapolis

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

8d•$117,000 - $201,250•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison focused on Lung/Head & Neck Oncology for the Rochester or Minneapolis, Minnesota territory, with additional travel to North Dakota and Iowa. This field-based scientific and clinical role serves as an emerging expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL develops and enhances relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals, providing fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The MSL drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The position requires staying current on scientific and treatment landscape trends and supporting investigator-initiated studies through scientific exchange and connections to internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The role requires up to 70% travel within the territory and for internal meetings and congresses. The anticipated base pay range is $117,000 to $201,250. Eligible employees may participate in the company’s consolidated retirement plan and savings plan (401(k)), and this position is eligible for the long-term incentive program. Time-off benefits include vacation, sick time, holiday pay, work/personal/family time, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off, subject to the applicable plans and policies.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider.
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 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

Therapeutic-area clinical experience.
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.

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 insights and MSL tools to plan strategic customer engagements, collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-level information.
Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor direct and indirect competitors and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant 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.
Identify, collect, and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights that 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 to support Medical Affairs objectives and scientific exchange, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
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 business-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

Consolidated retirement plan (pension).
401(k) savings plan.
Long-term incentive program eligibility.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for residents of Colorado and 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 a child’s 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.