Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology - Great Plains

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Chisago City (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Neuroimmunology for the Great Plains territory, covering Minnesota and surrounding states. The role emphasizes high-quality scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs, and support for investigator-initiated studies and education.

You will stay current with disease landscapes, collaborate across Medical Affairs, R&D, and commercial functions, and utilize AI tools to enhance engagement and planning.

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
• Post graduate experience preferred
• Strong scientific acumen and therapeutic knowledge
• Research and/or healthcare systems knowledge
• Data gathering, analysis, and strategic thinking are essential

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory
• Cultivate relationships with key thought leaders and HCPs
• Engage in two-way scientific exchange and translate complex evidence for clinicians
• Leverage AI tools to enhance decision making and efficiency
• Support investigator‑initiated studies and scientific education
• Provide unbiased scientific information and maintain compliance

Skills

Scientific acumen

Data gathering

Clinical expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal influence

Strategic thinking

Competitive landscape

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Doctorate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Iowa (Any City), Minnesota (Any City), Nebraska (Any City), North Dakota (Any City), South Dakota (Any City), Wisconsin (Any City)

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology based in the Great Plains territory which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakotas.

About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field based scientific and clinical emerging expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson 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.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• 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.
• Provide point‑of‑contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.

Preferred

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in MSL role.
• 2+ years of therapeutic area experience is preferred
• Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, 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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$120,000.00 - $207,000.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.

Benefits

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

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

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: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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