Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to drive scientific exchange and build relationships with leading specialists across Malaysia and Brunei.

This field-based role centers on communicating high-quality medical insights and supporting strategic Medical Affairs objectives. The ideal candidate will bring Haematology experience or related fields, strong scientific credibility, and proven ability to engage external experts while delivering compliant

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs/MSL experience required.
• Haematology experience preferred; oncology/rare diseases considered also.
• Strong scientific credibility and ability to engage external experts.
• Experience in KOL engagement, advisory boards, and medical education.
• Independent field-based work capability and strong leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product value through high-quality scientific communication with leading specialists in Malaysia and Brunei.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs Plan to realize short- and long-term company goals.
• Discuss products, patients' treatment trends and studies with defined audiences as a trusted scientific partner.

Skills

Medical Affairs/MSL experience

Haematology

Scientific credibility

Stakeholder engagement

KOL engagement

Medical communications

Advisory boards

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description: Our company flourishes with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and is committed to inclusion. Johnson & Johnson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our culture is interconnected by the shared values of Our Credo. It is a culture that celebrates diversity and varied perspectives, and helps its employees achieve an effective balance between work and home life and supports their efforts to have a positive impact on their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for maximizing company product value through high scientific quality communication with leading specialists on a peer-to-peer basis in Malaysia and Brunei.
• Through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan, the MSL is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals.
• MSLs are expected to be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing our products, patients' treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs/MSL experience with strong field medical capabilities.
• Experience in Haematology preferred, but open to candidates from Oncology, Rare Diseases, Specialty Care, Immunology, or PAH.
• Strong scientific acumen with experience engaging external experts and delivering scientific exchange.
• Experience executing/supporting activities such as KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical education, congresses, and insight gathering.
• High learning agility and ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Candidates must have strong scientific credibility, stakeholder engagement skills, field medical experience, and learning agility. Direct Haematology or PAH experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong Medical Affairs foundations in adjacent specialty areas.

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

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At Johnson & Johnson, we've been advancing health for over 130 years. As the world's largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we're driven by a powerful blend of heart, science, and ingenuity. From iconic consumer products to breakthrough medical devices and life-changing pharmaceuticals, we're shaping the future of health. We're committed to improving access, affordability, and well-being for communities everywhere. Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming lives- every age, every stage.

At Johnson & Johnson, we've been advancing health for over 130 years. As the world's largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we're driven by a powerful blend of heart, science, and ingenuity. From iconic consumer products to breakthrough medical devices and life-changing pharmaceuticals, we're shaping the future of health. We're committed to improving access, affordability, and well-being for communities everywhere. Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming lives- every age, every stage.

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