Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 320,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovation is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Bogotá, Colombia. You will engage physicians and stakeholders to discuss therapies, influence practice, and gather insights to guide medical strategy. This field-based role requires heavy travel and a strong scientific background.

The position emphasizes KOL engagement, scientific exchange planning, and collaboration across medical affairs to support tomorrow's breakthroughs in Innovative Medicine.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field with relevant postgraduate education.
• Deep scientific knowledge of the therapeutic area and ability to interpret and disseminate data.
• Experience in healthcare or academic research; MSL experience preferred.
• English proficiency: C1-C2; strong in communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scientific and medical expert for stakeholders.
• Build relationships with academic and healthcare professionals to influence practice.
• Communicate value of innovation attributes (efficacy, safety, adherence).
• Execute scientific events within designated areas.
• Shape medical practice by driving behavioral change among professionals.
• Design and execute scientific exchange plans with KOLs.
• Ensure continuing medical education programs align with exchange plans.
• Respond to inquiries and integrate data into real-world practice.
• Gather insights from field interactions on needs and opportunities.
• Identify potential sites and support recruitment with Medical Department.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Analytics dashboards

Clinical experience

Coaching

Communication

Competitive landscape analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data gathering and analysis

Detail-oriented

Digital literacy

Interpersonal influence

Market research

Medical affairs

Medical communications

Medical compliance

Problem solving

Scientific research

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Technical credibility

Technologically savvy

Education

Degree in Health Sciences or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

We are searching for the best talent for Medical Science Liaison to be in Bogotá.

Role purpose

The mission of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is, through personalized scientific interactions, to discuss and evaluate our therapies with physicians and other stakeholders in order to influence medical practice, support informed decision-making, and generate valuable medical insights that contribute to the development and execution of the organization's medical strategy.

Position details

Location: Bogotá, Colombia (field-based with regular visits to healthcare institutions).

Travel Availability: More than 50% travel required.

Driver’s License: Required.

Rsponsabilities

• Serve as the scientific and medical expert for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build relationships with academic and community healthcare professionals, focused on influencing medical behavior through the exchange of scientific knowledge.
• Communicate the value of innovation attributes (i.e., efficacy, safety, effectiveness, adherence, and quality of life) to gain stakeholder endorsement of these attributes.
• Execute scientific events within the designated therapeutic areas.
• Shape medical practice by driving behavioral change within the healthcare professional community during early phases: preparing the healthcare environment and medical community, and accelerating adoption (e.g., scientific exchange with investigators and early access programs).
• Design and execute the scientific exchange plan with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in alignment with the strategy and validated by the Medical Department and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that continuing medical education programs, aligned with the scientific exchange plan with KOLs, are followed up to monitor the adoption of new knowledge and identify barriers to changes in clinical practice for innovative products.
• Respond to scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals, investigators, healthcare systems, and healthcare decision-makers, integrating scientific data into real-world practice to meet customer and audience needs.
• Gather insights from field interactions regarding scientific knowledge, treatment paradigms, the competitive landscape, medical needs, and opportunities.
• Identify potential sites and support site recruitment activities when needed, in alignment with the Medical Department.

Minimum qualifications

• Degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field, along with relevant postgraduate education.
• Deep scientific knowledge of the therapeutic area and the ability to interpret and disseminate scientific data.
• Relevant professional experience within the healthcare sector or academic research.
• Previous experience as an MSL (preferred but not mandatory).
• English proficiency: C1-C2 level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical and strategic thinking skills.

Soft skils

• Strong communication and information-sharing skills.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) environment.
• Teamwork, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively in matrix organizations and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Commitment to the values of the Johnson & Johnson Credo.
• Technology savvy; proficient and willing to leverage digital and technological tools in daily work activities.
• More than 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating the capabilities and competencies associated with the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role (preferred but not mandatory).

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Coaching, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Interpersonal Influence, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Problem Solving, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy