Senior Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology - South Carolina

About Immunology

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. He/she serves as a strategic scientific partner integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy. The Senior MSL is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders and health care provider teams, providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals and to internal partners through meaningful, evidence based scientific exchange as required by scientific and business needs. The Senior MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas by critically evaluating the quality, relevance, and applicability of emerging data and provide appropriate scientific support for investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs to serve as a resource and understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape while identifying trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
• Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with various community and academic HCPs/KOLs in the territory to advance scientific credibility.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory and proactively uncover gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses by framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation that translates complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Collect and submit high quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization.
• Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
• Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short term execution with longer term medical objectives.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-study, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health care compliance guidelines, corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with direct manager, develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
• Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in 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 internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
• Must hold a valid US Driver's License.
• Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Knowledge or experience of therapeutic area.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot and utilization of computers and remote technologies.
• Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience.

Preferred Skills

Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Competitive Landscape, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility.