Medical Science Liaison - Oncology Istanbul

7347-Johnson and Johnson Sihhi Malzeme Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi Legal Entity; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSL) for Oncology, based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The role focuses on high-quality scientific dialogue with physicians and key opinion leaders to ensure safe, effective use of medicines.

MSLs will work in field-based settings, coordinating with Medical Affairs, leading education activities, and supporting product launches while upholding the highest ethical standards and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• MD or Pharmacy or Dental degree required.
• Fluent English and Turkish.
• Absolute commitment to high ethical standards and accountability.
• Self-starter, proactive with vision to shape the role.
• Valid Driving License; preferably based in Istanbul.

Responsibilities

• Maximize value of company products through high‑quality one-to-one scientific communication with leading specialists.
• Discuss products and trends in patient care and clinical studies with leading specialists and scientific societies.
• Coordinate medical education activities and engage with health authorities to develop medical education plans.
• Support product launches and align medical plans with brand goals and CVT initiatives.

Skills

Analytics Dashboards

Clinical Experience

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Medical Affairs

Data Gathering and Analysis

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Digital Literacy

Education

MD

Pharmacy

Dental degree

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

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Istanbul, Turkey

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSL) for Oncology therapeutic areas, based in İstanbul, Türkiye.

About Oncology

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. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. 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

Summary of the job

Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) is a field-based physician and scientist with in-depth knowledge of related therapeutic area, who provides an expert interface between Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Medical and the external healthcare community on scientific topics. MSLs help ensuring the safe and effective use of Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine medicines through appropriate scientific dialogue.

Duties & Responsibilities

MSL's mission is to maximize the value of company products through high quality one-to-one scientific communication with Leading Specialists. MSL is responsible for achieving the short-term and long-term goals of the company, jointly with other functions, by organizing activities in line with the Medical Department Plan. MSL is responsible for discussing our products & their trends in patient care and clinical studies in the therapeutic areas, with Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Board Members of Scientific Societies, etc.) and they should be perceived as "scientific experts in therapeutic area who are considered to be a reliable scientific stakeholder" by LSs. They take an active role in dissemination of up-to-date scientific data on disease and products. As members of Medical Affairs Department, they work closely with company value teams (CVT). They contribute to the activities planned by CVTs. They work for the realization of the medical plans, which are part of the brand plans, in line with the company goals. With effective scientific interaction, they gain insights about treatment modalities and scientific activities in the relevant therapeutic area and contribute them to medical plans and decision-making mechanisms. Maintains robust and continuous contact with opinion leaders through scientific platforms like national/international congresses and medical education activities. Coordinates with opinion leaders, associations and health authorities for developing medical education activities. Plays an active role in product launch preparations, enhances communication with physician groups and coordinates robustly with opinion leaders / associations / health authorities for medical plan of our products and determining appropriate strategies.

Qualifications

Have a university degree in medicine (MD) or pharmacy or Dental Good command of written and spoken English and Turkish Absolute commitment to the highest ethical standards and accountability for individual actions Self-starter, proactive, business-focused approach with vision to shape role Strong problem-solving skills Excellent presentation and teaching skills and representing J&J in a professional manner at medical, scientific, and public events. Valid Driving License and preferably based in İstanbul.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills: Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Coaching, Communication, Competitive Landscape, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data Gathering and Analysis, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Problem Solving, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills

• Analytics Dashboards
• Clinical Experience
• Coaching
• Communication
• Competitive Landscape
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Digital Culture
• Digital Literacy
• Interpersonal Influence
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications
• Medical Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Research and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility
• Technologically Savvy

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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