Sr. Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position is a field-based position covering the New York City, South region (North New Jersey, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens) as the credible scientific expert representing ITCI in the healthcare community and will report directly to the Regional MSL Director, Northeast.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.) and 3-6 years of MSL experience
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred in CNS therapeutic area. Experience in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and/or neurodegenerative disorders is preferred
Previous relevant experience in neuropsychiatric research/clinical practice and knowledge of pre-clinical/clinical aspects of drug development and approval processes preferred
Prior product launch experience required and as well as knowledge of Medical Affairs function and its role within the overarching company strategy of investigational and approved product support
Demonstrates effective knowledge and compliant accomplishment of responsibilities according to current pharmaceutical practice, regulatory and company guidelines (SOPs, assigned trainings)
Provides robust and credible scientific expertise as well as presentations tailored to a diverse healthcare audience.
Stays current on clinical data, treatment guidelines and trends, new research as well as identifies and routinely reports on knowledge/data gaps as relevant insight feedback to company
Works well within cross-functional teams
Exemplary written/verbal communication as well presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including slide preparation
Strong planning, prioritization, and execution of tactical plans
Demonstrates personal accountability and sincere commitment to the role and evolving business needs
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities toward individual and team needs
Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure
As a field employee, understands the need to prioritize face-face customer engagements, willing to travel up to 75% of the time
Must live within the assigned states/territory.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Completes all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines

Responsibilities

Establishes strong relationships with key KOLs and practitioners in psychiatry
Understands region’s business needs and develops a robust field engagement plan to consistently meet or exceed team metrics
Takes on lead MSL responsibilities on team and individual projects, and serves as a coach/mentor to new team members
Works compliantly to provide high-level scientific support across company departments and in the field
Successfully completes scientific training curriculum including current therapeutic area and product knowledge relevant to ITCI
Master all MSL presentation content and with the ability to recognize and deliver on audience needs
As the subject matter expert, exhibits strong knowledge across the therapeutic area including research and clinical data, and contributes to MSL field content development
Engages in appropriate high-level, scientific exchange with the healthcare community including key stakeholders across managed markets and advocacy groups
Stays abreast of current literature, interprets, and effectively communicates complex concepts including key scientific and evidence-based data that address educational and research needs
Participates as the team lead across team projects and medical support responsibilities such as congress attendance, speaker support, insights report etc. as needed and delivers on individual responsibilities
Contributes to timely and relevant field insights, which enhance understanding of the scientific and clinical value of ITCI products
Able to think analytically and plan strategically with a results- and solutions-oriented mindset, contributing to team and medical affairs plans
Responds to unsolicited health care practitioner requests through appropriate use of approved materials
Collaborates effectively with timely and clear communications
Provides support to ITCI research initiatives and identifies business collaborations/interests regarding speaker, advisory or research/clinical expertise
Provides education and support to clinical site investigators involved in ITCI-sponsored trials, as needed
Executes on administrative tasks in a timely and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, field activity reports, company vehicle documentation, compliance trainings and certifications)
Understands and contributes toward a positive team culture, promotes a cohesive work environment including participating in company’s/team’s work activities

Benefits

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.
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year