Neuroscience MSL - CAPLYTA: Territory Leader

Johnson and Johnson; Beetree Manor (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Neuroscience for the Maryland/DC/Virginia territory. The MSL will establish scientific engagement plans, cultivate key relationships with thought leaders, and provide objective scientific information to healthcare professionals.

A Doctorate is required, with post-graduate experience preferred. Strong data gathering, analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and up to 70% travel are expected; a US driver\'s

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree or equivalent 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scientific acumen

Data analysis

Data gathering

Interpersonal influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Clinical scientific exchange

Education

Doctorate degree or equivalent

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Neuroscience for the Maryland/DC/Virginia territory. The MSL will establish scientific engagement plans, cultivate key relationships with thought leaders, and provide objective scientific information to healthcare professionals.

A Doctorate is required, with post-graduate experience preferred. Strong data gathering, analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and up to 70% travel are expected; a US driver\'s