Rheumatology MSL - Scientific Education & KOL Engagement

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology to develop scientific engagement plans and build relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs. This field-based role delivers objective, non-promotional scientific education, engages in scientific exchange, and supports investigator-initiated studies.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform medical strategies and travel up to 70% in the assigned

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) required or strongly preferred.
• Post-graduate experience in rheumatology or immunology is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant clinical or research experience advantageous.
• Strong scientific credibility and ability to communicate complex data clearly.
• Strategic thinking, data analysis, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Proven relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific engagement plans for the rheumatology field.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs.
• Provide objective, non-promotional scientific education.
• Engage in scientific exchange and collect insights.
• Support investigator-initiated studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform medical strategies.
• Travel up to 70% in the assigned territory.

Skills

Scientific engagement

KOL relationship management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Rheumatology knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology to develop scientific engagement plans and build relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs. This field-based role delivers objective, non-promotional scientific education, engages in scientific exchange, and supports investigator-initiated studies.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform medical strategies and travel up to 70% in the assigned