Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Lung, Head & Neck - Jacksonville, FL

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology, based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Senior MSL is a field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products and serves as a strategic scientific partner, integrating internal and external information to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy. The role builds and enhances professional relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare provider teams, and provides fair, balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education through meaningful, evidence-based exchange. The MSL keeps abreast of scientific and treatment trends, evaluates emerging data, and provides appropriate support for investigator-initiated studies in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities. The position supports a defined territory, with travel of up to 70%, including in-territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events. The MSL collaborates compliantly with internal partners across Medical Affairs, R&D, clinical operations, and other functions, and supports the broader medical team through scientific expertise and development of others.

Requirements

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or advanced practice provider credentials.
Postgraduate experience 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 and attendance at meetings, congresses, and related events.
Must hold a valid US driver's license (listed as preferred in the posting).

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic clinical experience.
Residency or fellowship.
Knowledge of or experience in the therapeutic area.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and continued application.
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 exchanges with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to understand perspectives, identify trends and unmet needs, and address educational gaps.
Build and cultivate professional relationships with community and academic healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
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 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, compliant information.
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while 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 role-defined Sales and Marketing partners.
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congress attendance, and scientific discussions; serve as a resource and support development of others.
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally and support collaborative One J&J goals.
Develop competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate conduct and ethics policies, 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 accurately, promptly, and compliantly, including expense reports and activity documentation.