Associate Director, Medial Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology (1 of 6)

Johnson & Johnson; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, specializing in cardiovascular medicine. This fully remote position entails driving initiatives in KOL engagement and research, requiring a strong background in Medical Affairs and clinical expertise. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to establish strong relationships with healthcare professionals. A competitive compensation and benefits package is provided.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biotech focusing on cardiovascular medicine.
• Experience in Medical Affairs/MSL/Clinical Practice preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement plans with KOLs.
• Provide scientific education to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for insights.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Scientific analysis

Cardiovascular medicine knowledge

Education

Advanced Degree (MD, PhD)

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Information

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Posting Title: Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Johnson and Johnson Family is recruiting an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology. This role is Fully Remote in the United States.

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/.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, within Johnson & Johnson MedTech – Biosense Webster. In this role you will be driving key initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Biosense Webster Scientific Affairs team and the academic/non-academic surgical community. This is a business-critical role that requires a combination of both commercial/field/business acumen and Med Affairs/Clinical Affairs background. Key responsibilities include developing and nurturing strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs/scientific gaps in medical research/clinical practice paradigms and cross functional collaboration with internal partners to deliver field & medical insights. You will participate and/or drive special projects including: voice of customer events, physician initiated clinical study conversations, internal and external education, publication planning and execution. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between Biosense Webster and our electrophysiology customers by maintaining thorough knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business/strategy objectives and goals, and being updated on current literature and data in cardiac electrophysiology and structural heart.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the cardiac ablation field.
• Act as a scientific authority in cardiac electrophysiology, providing medical and scientific education to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, and Research & Development, to provide scientific input and insights.
• Communicate and streamline complex scientific information effectively to healthcare professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our cardiac ablation and diagnostic platforms, e.g., provide clinical support during voice of customers sessions.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure to provide up-to-date insights and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs to enhance awareness and understanding of the platforms.
• Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise and maintaining open lines of communication to the external KOLs and authors.
• Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure a deep understanding of scientific message.
• Participate in internal trainings from Professional Education, and Scientific Affairs University teams to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of our cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure platforms.
• Organize, analyze, and review/report on customer, scientific, and market information on pre-launch and marketed products.
• Develop educational materials and support programs for personnel.
• Discuss Investigator Initiated and Collaborative study concepts with clinicians.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree Required (MD, PhD)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the biotech industry, focusing on cardiovascular medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs/MSL/Clinical Practice preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, preferably cardiac electrophysiology.
• In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, and insights within the interventional cardiology and/or electrophysiology space.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
• Given focus of role for US market, candidate must have work authorization in USA.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with the use of Microsoft Office.
• Travel Requirement: 50%

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year (Washington residents up to 56 hours); Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year; Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Remote: Yes