Field Director, Dermatology - Central

Scorpion Therapeutics; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Lead regional Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to guide a regional MSL team in delivering scientific, clinical, and educational support to healthcare professionals. This role aligns with Medical Affairs strategy and requires significant cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD/MD/PhD, 8+ years in the industry with 2+ years in MSL roles, and strong leadership, data analysis, and communication skills, plus ~60% regional travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a life-science field.
• 8+ years industry experience; includes 2+ years in MSL roles.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Data analysis and scientific communication skills.
• Regional travel ~60%.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional strategies and oversee team performance, coaching, and development.
• Execute field medical programs, including product launches and scientific engagements.
• Ensure compliance and ethical conduct; foster cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Clinical teams.
• Analyze insights to inform medical and lifecycle strategies.

Skills

MSL leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regional travel

Education

Master's degree (PharmD, PhD, MD preferred)

Job description

Role

Lead and manage a regional Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to healthcare professionals, aligned with Johnson & Johnson's Medical Affairs strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop regional strategies, oversee team performance, coaching, and development; execute field medical programs, including product launches and scientific engagements; ensure compliance and ethical conduct; facilitate cross-functional collaboration, including with Sales and Clinical teams; and analyze insights to inform medical and lifecycle strategies.

Requirements

Master's degree (PharmD, PhD, MD preferred), minimum 8 years of industry experience, including 2+ years in MSL roles; strong leadership, strategic planning, data analysis, and scientific communication skills; proficiency in cross-functional collaboration; relevant therapeutic area expertise in Immunology/Dermatology; regional travel of approximately 60%.

High Value

Dermatology, Immunology; MSL leadership; product launch and field strategy execution; scientific engagement; cross-functional partnership.

Work Setup

Regional field-based role with significant travel.