Medical Science Liaison, Caplyta - Great Lakes (IL/WI)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division is seeking a Medical Science Liaison specializing in Neuroscience to support CAPLYTA across the Great Lakes region. This field-based role emphasizes scientific exchange, education, and stakeholder engagement with clinicians and key opinion leaders.

Responsibilities include developing engagement plans, fostering relationships, facilitating scientific discussions, gathering actionable insights, supporting investigator-initiated studies, and

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree required.
• Post-graduate/advanced clinical- or industry-facing experience preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant industry or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scientific engagement plans.
• Foster relationships with key opinion leaders and clinicians.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and provide educational support.
• Gather and report actionable insights from engagements.
• Support investigator-initiated studies and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
• Maintain compliance and stay current with neuropsychiatric science trends.

Education

Doctorate degree (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Job description

Role

Medical Science Liaison specializing in Neuroscience for Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division, focusing on CAPLYTA in the Great Lakes region.

Responsibilities

• develop and execute scientific engagement plans
• foster relationships with key opinion leaders
• facilitate scientific exchange
• provide educational support
• gather and report actionable insights
• support investigator-initiated studies
• collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
• Maintain compliance and stay current with scientific trends in neuropsychiatric disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or similar)
• post-graduate experience
• with strong therapeutic and scientific acumen
• 2+ years of relevant industry or clinical experience preferred
• ability to travel up to 70% within territory
• valid US driver’s license.

High-Value

Neuroscience focus on mental health disorders, field-based role, emphasis on scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement, supporting medical research and education, with a strong compliance and cross-functional collaboration component.

Work Setup

Territory-based with significant travel.