Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Hematology - New Jersey

Johnson & Johnson•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Hematology for a territory encompassing New Jersey. The MSL is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The role develops professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs), 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, supports investigator-initiated studies by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, and does not assume sponsor responsibilities. The MSL also collaborates with internal teams, supports the broader medical team’s scientific capabilities, and completes administrative requirements accurately and compliantly.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or an advanced practice provider credential.
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.

Nice To Haves

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, medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Conduct high-quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs to understand their perspectives and identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
Identify and cultivate professional relationships with community and academic HCPs and KOLs in the territory.
Use insights and MSL tools to plan customer engagements and uncover 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 address them with tailored, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate responses.
Present scientific data in clear, effective dialogue tailored to HCP needs, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussion and addressing scientific questions or factual misunderstandings in an evidence-based manner.
Collect, consolidate, and share high-quality 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 research and clinical inquiries with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while adapting plans to evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities.
Collaborate compliantly with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, and appropriate role-defined Sales and Marketing stakeholders.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and scientific discussions with peers; serve as a resource and support others’ scientific and clinical development.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally, supporting collaboration and One J&J goals.
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 undertake leadership projects that contribute to medical planning and organizational capabilities.
Complete administrative requirements, including 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.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different stated allocations for eligible Colorado and Washington residents.
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, or foster care of a child.
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.