Medical Science Liaison, CAPLYTA - Ozarks (MO, KS, AR)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Neuroscience portfolio seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to advance CAPLYTA-related brain health initiatives across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Build scientific credibility and cultivate KOL relationships with clinicians and researchers in the region.

Responsibilities include executing a scientific engagement plan, facilitating education and insight collection, supporting investigator-initiated studies, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with R&D, Clinical

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required (PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent).
• 2+ years of relevant clinical or MSL experience, preferably in neuroscience.
• Proficiency in clinical data analysis and strategic planning.
• Ability to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with healthcare providers and academic leaders.
• Facilitate scientific exchange, insight collection, and education.
• Support clinical research activities.
• Ensure compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Operations, and Sales.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Clinical data analysis

Strategic planning

Travel coordination

Education

Doctorate (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Tools

Clinical data analysis software

Job description

Role:

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Johnson & Johnson’s Neuroscience portfolio, focusing on CAPLYTA for brain health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Objectives:

establish scientific credibility, foster KOL relationships, provide balanced medical information, and support investigator-initiated research.

Responsibilities:

• develop and execute a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategies;
• cultivate relationships with healthcare providers and academic leaders;
• facilitate scientific exchange, insight collection, and education;
• support clinical research activities;
• ensure compliance;
• collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Operations, and Sales.

Requirements:

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent);
• 2+ years of relevant clinical or MSL experience, preferably in neuroscience;
• in-depth therapeutic and scientific knowledge;
• proficiency in clinical data analysis, problem solving, and strategic planning;
• ability to travel up to 70%;
• valid US driver’s license.

Preferred:

additional years of MSL or therapeutic area experience, residency/fellowship, board certification, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI.

Work setup:

territory-based engagement across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas.