MSL Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Breda

On-site

EUR 58,000 - 91,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Breda, the Netherlands, to join the Solid Tumor medical affairs team. You will discuss products with healthcare professionals, provide fair, balanced, scientific information, and support the country MA tactical plan.

The role requires a medical/biomedical degree, Dutch and English fluency, and at least 2 years in Medical Affairs. This fixed-term position includes a pathway to extension and reports to MTAL.

Qualifications

Must have a scientific degree (medical doctor, pharmacist or biomedical/scientific sciences) with MD/PhD as an asset.
Proficient in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
Minimum of 2 years in Medical Affairs in pharma or equivalent experience.
Understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and clinical data.
Strong communication skills for peer-to-peer data discussion.
Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
Ability to translate data into clinical practice information for patients.
Team-oriented, with a can-do attitude and execution focus.

Responsibilities

Serve as scientific expert within the Therapeutic area and provide up-to-date knowledge on topics in oncology.
Manage stakeholder relationships as the primary scientific contact for Johnson & Johnson and external partners.
Collaborate with CROs and clinical operations on feasibility, site selection, and data activities for trials and Real World Data studies.
Use digital tools to support medical education and scientific communications.

Skills

Medical degree

Dutch language

English language

2+ years Medical Affairs

Scientific data interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical and presentation skills

Collaboration mindset

Prioritization

Education

Medical degree or biomedical/scientific degree

Job description

Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Breda, Netherlands

Job Description

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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison Oncology, offices based in Breda, the Netherlands.

In this exciting role as Medical Science Liaison (MSL) within our Johnson & Johnson Medical Affairs Solid Tumor team you are responsible for discussing our products, providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) on a peer-to-peer basis and to internal partners, as required by scientific and business needs. The MSL is accountable for the execution of the activities described in the country-specific Medical Affairs (MAF) tactical plan.

Office location

Breda, The Netherlands

Field location

The Netherlands

Contract type

Fixed term with intention to extend

Reports to

Medical Therapeutic Area Lead (MTAL) of the Dutch medical team active in the assigned therapeutic area. The MTAL provides functional line management to MSLs including setting objectives, coaching and performance review.

Your Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic area scientific expert: serve as resource for scientific information, clinical research activity, healthcare landscape and emerging scientific trends within therapeutic area, with demonstration of continuously updated knowledge in these key areas
Stakeholder management: be recognized by stakeholders as the single-point-of-contact at Johnson & Johnson and within the industry for scientific exchange (data generation, treatment paradigm, etcetera)
Data generation activities: collaborate with clinical operations and clinical research organizations (CROs) in feasibility, site selection, management and issue resolution for R&D clinical trials and Real World Data studies and projects
Data dissemination activities: use digital technologies and new media to support medical education activities and proactive and reactive communication

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:

Must haves:

Scientific degree: medical doctor, pharmacist or degree in biomedical/scientific sciences (with MD/PhD being an additional asset)
Proficient in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
Minimum of 2 years of working experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry or equal proven experience
Understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and clinical data
Strong communication skills for peer-to-peer discussion of data (e.g. study results)
Excellent analytical and presentation skills
Ability to translate data into relevant information for clinical practice and for patients
Strong collaborative mindset, team player mentality with a ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to focus and prioritize when needed and driven by execution

Nice To Have

Knowledge of Oncology, preferably Lung Cancer
Established network in oncology
Experience with scientific research and interpretation of clinical data
Customer-centric thinking which translates into tactical plans and problem-solving strategies
Deeper understanding of clinical practice and patient pathways
Understanding of hospital environment (e.g. financing mechanisms, decision-making governance and dynamics)
Ability to work independently, demonstrate leadership, influencing skills

Are you ready to make an impact?

If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career and that you feel you can bring your whole self to work.

We provide you an environment to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. 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.

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

€57.500,00 - €91.310,00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.