Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Pacific Northwest
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison – Rheumatology to be based in the Pacific Northwest territory, which includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Northern California. Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. The Senior MSL is considered the field based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. He/she serves as a strategic scientific partner integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy. The Senior MSL is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders and health care provider teams, providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals and to internal partners through meaningful, evidence based scientific exchange as required by scientific and business needs. The Senior MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas by critically evaluating the quality, relevance, and applicability of emerging data and provide appropriate scientific support for investigator‑initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
Requirements
- A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL
- Scientific Acumen: Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, including in‑territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
- Must hold a valid US Driver’s License
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot and utilization of computers and remote technologies.
- Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Residency/fellowship preferred.
- Knowledge or experience of therapeutic area
- Located in a major metro area; Spokane, Boise, or Portland preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
- Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking, to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area while identifying trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
- Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with various community and academic HCPs/ KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
- Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory and proactively uncover gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
- Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
- Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses by framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner that advances learning and deepens understanding.
- Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation that translates complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion by adapting communication style to stakeholder context, actively listening, asking insightful questions, and clarifying scientific questions or correcting factual misunderstandings in a balanced, evidence‑based manner.
- Collect and submit high quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization by generating, consolidating, and sharing insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross‑functional discussions.
- Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
- Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short term execution with longer term medical objectives and adapting plans based on evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities.
- Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US as well as Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing, by demonstrating a strong understanding of the matrixed environment and contributing objective, forward looking scientific perspectives.
- Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-study, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers while serving as a resource for the broader medical team and supporting the development of others’ scientific and clinical acumen.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities we serve and supports collaborative One J&J goals at both local and national levels.
- Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas – regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
- In collaboration with direct manager, MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects that contribute to medical planning, enhance competitiveness, and advance organizational capabilities.
- Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).
Benefits
- Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
- Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- 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/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
