Principal Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Principal Scientist, Medical Science Liaison for the Neurovascular team. The role involves developing relationships with key opinion leaders, providing scientific insights, and supporting clinical studies in a fully remote capacity. Candidates should possess an MD or PhD, with experience in the biotech sector, particularly in neuro-intervention. Competitive salary range is $115,000-$197,000.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Competitive compensation programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the biotech industry, focused on neuro-intervention.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science liaison.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic engagement plans with KOLs.
• Act as a scientific authority providing education to collaborators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scientific insights.
• Stay updated on scientific research and trends in neuro-intervention.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Scientific analysis

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

MD or PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Ashland, Kentucky, United States, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, Boise, Idaho, United States, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, Charleston, West Virginia, United States, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, Chicago, Illinois, United States, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Columbus, Ohio, United States, Dallas, Texas, United States, Denver, Colorado, United States, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, Detroit, Michigan, United States, Garden City, New York, United States, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, Irvine, California, United States of America, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our MedTech team as a Principal Scientist, Medical Science Liaison, Neurovascular. This role is Fully Remote in the United States.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Purpose:

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Scientist, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Johnson & Johnson MedTech – Neurovascular. In this role, you will be driving important initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Neurovascular Scientific Affairs team and the academic/non-academic neurovascular community.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, interventionalists, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the neuro-interventional field.
• Act as a scientific authority in neuro-intervention, providing medical, scientific, and practical / hands-on education to internal and external collaborators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, and Research & Development, to provide scientific input and insights.
• Communicate & streamline complex scientific information effectively to healthcare professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our neuro-interventional technology.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in neuro-intervention to provide up-to-date insights and guidance to internal and external partners.
• Own the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs to improve awareness and understanding of the platforms.
• Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise and maintaining open lines of communication to the external KOLs and authors.
• Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure a deep understanding of scientific message.
• Participate in internal trainings from Professional Education, and Scientific Affairs University teams to ensure a deep and detailed understanding of our neuro-interventional technology.
• Organize, analyze, and review/report on customer, scientific, and market information on pre-launch and marketed products.
• Develop educational materials and support programs for personnel.
• Discuss Investigator Initiated and Collaborative study concepts with clinicians.

Requirements

• Advanced degree or equivalent required (MD, PhD)
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the biotech industry, focusing on neuro-intervention preferred.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science liaison/Clinical Practice preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of neuro-interventional technology and techniques preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
• Proven track record to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, interventionalists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
• Given focus of role for US market, candidate must have work authorization in USA
• Excellent computer skills, especially with the use of Microsoft Office
• Travel Requirement: 75%

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $115,000-$197,000; California Bay Area: $139,000-$220,000

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.