Virginia

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Washington, DC

1d•$137,000 - $235,750

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) for its Neuroscience, CAPLYTA team. The role is field-based in the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia territory. The Sr. MSL serves as a scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products and as a strategic scientific partner, integrating internal and external information to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy. The Sr. MSL builds professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare provider (HCP) teams, providing objective, fair-balanced, non-promotional scientific information and education through evidence-based exchange. The role monitors scientific and treatment trends, evaluates emerging evidence, and supports investigator-initiated studies by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The position requires up to 70% travel in support of territory visits, internal meetings, external congresses, and related events. The role also involves collaboration across Medical Affairs, R&D, clinical operations, and other internal partners; ongoing scientific development; and timely, accurate, compliant completion of administrative requirements.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider; post-graduate experience is required for doctoral-level candidates.
At least 2 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
Strong scientific and therapeutic expertise, including 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, internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Residency or fellowship.
Knowledge of or experience in the therapeutic area.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.
Related clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and ongoing application.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs to understand perspectives, identify trends and unmet needs, and address educational gaps.
Build professional relationships with community and academic HCPs and KOLs to advance scientific credibility.
Use insights and MSL tools to guide customer engagement and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in the territory.
Use AI tools and insights to support decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes.
Identify provider educational needs and respond with tailored, scientifically balanced, medically appropriate information.
Present scientific data in clear, effective dialogue adapted to stakeholder needs, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion and addressing scientific questions or factual misunderstandings objectively.
Collect, consolidate, and share actionable insights aligned with organizational priorities to inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions.
Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
Respond promptly to unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with scientifically sound, objective, compliant information.
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities, adapting plans to evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities.
Collaborate compliantly with internal stakeholders, including MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, and appropriate role-defined Sales and Marketing partners.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and scientific discussions; serve as a resource for the broader medical team and support others’ scientific and clinical development.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally and support collaborative One J&J goals at local and national levels.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate policies on business conduct and ethics, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
Work with the direct manager to develop and implement a performance and development plan and conduct leadership projects that contribute to medical planning and organizational capabilities.
Complete administrative requirements, such as expense reports and activity documentation, accurately, promptly, and compliantly.

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, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for certain states, subject to policy and hire date.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster-care placement, subject to policy and hire date.
Bereavement leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period, subject to policy and hire date.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Military spouse time-off: 80 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.