Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Great Plains/Gulf Coast

Biopharma Asia; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Long-term incentive program

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rheumatology to be based in a multi-state territory across Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. The role emphasizes high-level scientific engagement with KOLs and HCPs, with up to 70% travel and strict scientific integrity.

The MSL will develop and execute territory plans, deliver tailored scientific data, and collaborate with internal teams to support investigator-initiated

Qualifications

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Postgraduate therapeutic clinical experience preferred.
• Strong scientific acumen and healthcare knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory.
• Cultivate relationships with community and academic leaders to advance scientific credibility.
• Engage in high-quality two-way scientific exchange with healthcare professionals.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance decision making and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Medical Affairs and R&D.

Skills

Analytics Dashboards

Clinical Experience

Clinical Research

Regulations

Coaching

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Customer Centricity

Data-Driven Decision Making

Data Gathering

Data Reporting

Interpersonal Influence

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Medical Compliance

Organizing

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Technical Credibility

Research and Development

Education

Doctorate 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:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Alabama (Any City), Arkansas (Any City), Birmingham, Alabama, United States, Iowa (Any City), Kansas (Any City), Kansas City, Kansas, United States, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, Mississippi (Any City), Missouri (Any City), Nebraska (Any City)

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology to be based in the Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama territory.

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 inMSLrole.

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

Located in a major metro area; Birmingham or Kansas City preferred

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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 :

$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.

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

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.