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

Johnson & Johnson•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison focused on Lung/Head & Neck Oncology, based in the Rochester or Minneapolis, Minnesota territory, with additional travel to North Dakota and Iowa. The MSL serves as a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines products. The role develops and enhances professional relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals, and provides 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 role stays current on scientific and treatment trends and provides appropriate support for investigator-initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The MSL works collaboratively across Medical Affairs and other internal teams to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

A doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience is required; examples include PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider.
Postgraduate experience is required 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 territory requiring 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.
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 insights and MSL tools 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.
Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to healthcare professional needs through clear dialogue and presentations that translate complex evidence into meaningful discussion.
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 priorities to 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, 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 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 policies on business conduct and ethical behavior, 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

Participation in the company's 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 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 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.