Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Dermatology) - Northern New Jersey

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

1d•$117,000 - $201,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL develops and enhances professional relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals, providing fair, 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 in the relevant therapeutic area and provides appropriate scientific support for investigator-initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The MSL develops and implements a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and objectives; builds relationships with community and academic opinion leaders; conducts tailored, evidence-based scientific discussions; gathers and applies insights; and collaborates with internal partners and investigators. The position also requires ongoing scientific learning, compliant administrative documentation, and coordination with a Field Director to develop a performance and development plan.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider credentials.
Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates.
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 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.
Cultivate professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders and key opinion leaders in the territory.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and 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.
Use 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.
Present scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussions.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
Identify, collect, and submit timely, high-quality actionable insights aligned with organizational strategic 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 stakeholders, including MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and appropriate role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
Maintain scientific acumen through independent reading, journal clubs, educational seminars, 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.
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.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher allowances 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 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.