Medical Science Liaisons (MSL)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Retail vouchers

Gym membership discounts

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a field-based Medical Science Liaison to provide scientific support across oncology. You will engage key opinion leaders, translate complex data, and contribute to Medical Affairs strategies in the UK.

You will work with cross-functional teams to share insights, influence medical strategy, and ensure patient-centric outcomes while maintaining high standards of professional integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background in oncology and healthcare.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience engaging key opinion leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and medical support to internal and external customers in response to clinical interest.
• Deliver knowledge to UK Medical Affairs team and Country Value Team to influence strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and manage data-driven insights.

Skills

Field-based MSL experience

KOL engagement

Oncology therapeutic area knowledge

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

PhD in Oncology (advantage)

Tools

Veeva CRM

Job description

Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) are a crucial part of our Medical Team, they are the face of the department out there in the field, working directly with our Key Opinion Leaders. You will be responsible for providing scientific and medical support to internal and external customers in response to clinical interest from our partners.

Delivering and sharing of knowledge to ensure the highest standards of brand/therapy expertise. You will provide insights to the UK Medical Affairs (MAF) team and respective Country Value Team (CVT) to help optimise brand, therapy and medical strategy.

This is a field-based position reporting to the Head of Field Medical, working in a team of 3 MSL's and plays a critical role within the Oncology franchise, with a chance to define a real difference in this growing therapy area. J&J has a strong heritage in Oncology providing innovative treatments for people, this is something you will be a part of as we move into our next stage of this essential therapeutic area., We are pleased to announce that from mid-2026, our offices in Wokingham and High Wycombe will move into a modern, state-of-the-art Johnson & Johnson office in central Maidenhead, conveniently situated next to the train station. For all field-based positions, it is a prerequisite need for you to have a full valid UK driver's license.

To excel in this role, we want people who can work under their own initiative, we need a resilient character who has a passion for healthcare, and a desire to ensure we put patients at the centre of everything they do. A strong academic, healthcare, or industry background is important but the will to succeed, and the attitude to grow and develop is critical.

A proven track record to learn quickly, assimilate and distil large amounts of information and build and maintain relationships are vital; as is the ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely, as required.

You should be able to demonstrate critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision‑making with relevant stakeholders. A strong business insight is required, including prioritisation skills and problem solving and the ability to collaborate cross functionally., Healthcare Education, Medical Knowledge, Scientific Communications

Preferred Skills:

• Analytics Dashboards
• Clinical Experience
• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Coaching
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Data Reporting
• Interpersonal Influence
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications
• Medical Compliance
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Research and Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility

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., 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

By joining Johnson & Johnson you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the world's healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work at Johnson & Johnson you can touch over a billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose there's no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

What's in it for you?

It's important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at Johnson & Johnson we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life. Examples of this include private healthcare, Retail Vouchers, Discounted & Subsidised Gym memberships and you can get to support community projects as part of our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.