Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology - Mountain

Biopharma Asia; Colorado; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Medical Science Liaison specialized in Neuroimmunology for the Mountain region. The territory spans Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, with up to 70% travel.

You will engage KOLs, provide balanced scientific information, and support investigator-initiated studies. We seek a doctorate-level candidate with strong scientific acumen, data analysis skills, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent doctorate required.
• Post-graduate experience preferred for doctoral candidates.
• Strong scientific knowledge and medical acumen.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Build relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals in the territory.
• Facilitate high-quality scientific exchanges and education on products.
• Use insights to inform medical strategy and cross-functional discussions.
• Collaborate with internal teams including R&D and Medical Affairs.
• Travel up to 70% to cover the Mountain region.

Skills

Scientific acumen

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Territory management

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate level degree

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Colorado (Any City), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America, Kansas (Any City), Oklahoma (Any City)

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for the Medical Science Liaison-Neuroimmunology for the Mountain region. The territory covers Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

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 fieldbased scientific and clinicalemergingexperton current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSLis responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships withKeythought leaders/HCPsand providing fair balanced, objective,non-promotionalscientific information, and education to health care professionals.

The MSL driveshigh-qualityscientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation whilemaintaining‑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 andprovidingappropriate scientific support forinvestigator‑initiatedstudies, 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 medicalobjectives, 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 inhighquality,two-wayscientific 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 customerengagementswithin territoryby collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decisionmaking, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidencebased clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effectivedialogue 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 proposeevidence-basedsolutions or educational initiatives.
• Identify,collectandsubmithigh-qualityactionable insightsin a timely manneraligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy andcross functional‑discussions at the territory level.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiriesonJ&Jproducts and researchfrom external stakeholders.
• Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholderswithin a matrixed internal environmentto 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 definedinteractions with Sales and Marketing.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen throughself-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 onappropriate businessconduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration withField Director (manager), MSL will develop and implement a performance and developmentplanandmay contribute toadditionalleadership or enterprise initiatives.
• Perform all administrative requirements ina timely,accurate,and compliantmanner includingdocumentation of activities and expense reporting.

Requirements:

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience isrequired(PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
• Post graduate experience isrequiredfor Doctoral level candidates, with preference fortherapeuticareaclinicalexperience.
• Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
• Research and/orhealth care system knowledge.
• Proficiencyindata gathering and analysis, clinicalexpertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, andcrossfunctional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel(in territory&forinternalmeetings & congresses.
• Musthold a valid US Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably inMSL