Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - South Atlantic

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Rheumatology to cover the Georgia/North Florida territory. You will develop scientific交流 with key thought leaders, provide non-promotional medical information, and support investigator-initiated studies while ensuring compliance.

The role requires a Doctorate degree, up to 70% travel, and strong clinical/scientific acumen. Passion for advancing rheumatology therapeutics and building cross-functional partnerships

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience required.
• Post graduate experience preferred for doctoral level candidates.
• Scientific acumen in therapeutics and clinical practice.
• Ability to travel up to 70% within territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory aligned with strategy.
• Cultivate professional relationships with KOLs and HCPs to enhance scientific credibility.
• Engage in high quality scientific exchange to support medical strategy and education.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance decision making and field processes.
• Maintain awareness of competitors and integrate evidence in discussions.
• Deliver data-driven scientific presentations tailored to provider needs.

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

Education

Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)

Job description

At Johnson & J&J,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 & J&J 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 & J&J, 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

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Georgia (Any City), Orlando, Florida, United States of America, Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & J&J Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology to be based in the Georgia/North Florida 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 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.
• 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
• Located in a major metro area; Orlando preferred

Johnson & J&J 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 & J&J 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

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

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