Senior Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology - South Carolina

Johnson & Johnson•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its South Carolina territory, including but not limited to Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville. The MSL is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products and a strategic scientific partner who integrates internal and external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy. The role develops and enhances professional relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare provider teams, delivering fair-balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education through meaningful, evidence-based scientific exchange. The MSL monitors scientific and treatment trends, evaluates emerging data, and supports investigator-initiated research in accordance with applicable policies without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The position requires support for a defined territory with up to 70% travel.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider qualification.
Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates; therapeutic clinical experience is preferred.
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 US driver’s license.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.

Nice To Haves

Residency or fellowship.
Knowledge of or experience in the therapeutic area.
Related clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience.

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 key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to understand perspectives, identify trends and unmet needs, and address educational gaps.
Build and maintain professional relationships with community and academic healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to advance scientific credibility.
Use insights and MSL tools to plan customer engagements and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
Leverage 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 relevant scientific data clearly, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion and adapting communication to stakeholder needs.
Collect, consolidate, and share actionable insights that 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 external research and clinical inquiries with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities, adapting plans to evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities.
Collaborate compliantly with MSL colleagues, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, and role-appropriate Sales and Marketing partners.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and peer discussions; support the development of others’ scientific and clinical acumen.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally and support collaborative One J&J goals at local and national levels.
Maintain competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance, ethical business conduct, and Medical Affairs policies and procedures.
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, including expense reports and activity documentation, accurately, promptly, and compliantly.