Medical Science Liaison - Lung/Head & Neck Oncology - Sacramento, CA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Lung/Head & Neck Oncology in the Sacramento area with additional travel to Thoracic/Head & Neck regions. The MSL will be a field-based scientific expert, building relationships with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals, and delivering non-promotional, evidence-based medical information.

The MSL will engage in high-quality scientific exchange, support investigator-initiated studies, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree required or equivalent.
• Post graduate experience preferred in therapeutic area.
• Strong scientific acumen and data analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% in territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory.
• Cultivate relationships with community and academic leaders (KOLs).
• Engage in two-way scientific exchange and provide evidence-based information.
• Support investigator-initiated studies and educational initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal partners across R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs.

Skills

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent

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. com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. At Johnson & J

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison - Lung/Head & Neck Oncology - Sacramento . Additional travel to the following areas: Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field based scientific and clinical emerging expert on current and future Johnson & J&J Innovative products. The MSL is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders/HCPs and providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals. The MSL drives high quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining‑ the highest standards of scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas and providing appropriate scientific support for investigator‑initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.

The Medical Science Liaison will:

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
• Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and learning over time in the relevant disease area. Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.
• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidence based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion
• Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives. Identify, collect and submit high quality actionable insights in a timely manner aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy and cross functional‑ discussions at the territory level.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research from external stakeholders.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders within a matrixed internal environment to support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals, and scientific exchange activities, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion‑ with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas - regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with Field Director (manager), MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan and may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including documentation of activities and expense reporting.
• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
• Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic area clinical experience.
• Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
• Research and/ or health care system knowledge.
• Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, and cross functional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel (in territory & for internal meetings & congresses.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Reporting, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: