Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Northeast

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology. The role focuses on serving as a scientific expert, building relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs, and supporting medical education and research initiatives.

Based in NYC or Boston with up to 70% travel within NY and New England. The candidate will engage in scientific exchanges, develop engagement plans, and collaborate across R&D, clinical operations, and global

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ MSL experience.
• Strong scientific acumen and research skills.
• Based in major U.S. cities (NYC or Boston) with travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scientific engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategies.
• Engage in high-quality scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals and KOLs.
• Collaborate across R&D, clinical operations, and global medical teams.

Skills

Therapeutic expertise

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Clinical research

Education

Doctorate (PharmD/MD/PhD)

Tools

AI for decision-making

Digital tools

Job description

Role: Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division, focusing on immunological disorders. Objectives include serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and supporting medical education and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities encompass developing and executing scientific engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategies, engaging in high-quality scientific exchanges, identifying educational gaps, supporting investigator-initiated studies, and providing scientific support for clinical inquiries.
• Maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic landscape trends, leveraging digital tools like AI for decision-making, and collaborating across internal functions including R&D, clinical operations, and global medical teams.
• Travel support of up to 70% within the designated territory (NY, New England) is expected.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent), with at least 2 years’ relevant experience as an MSL, demonstrating therapeutic expertise, research skills, and a strong scientific acumen.
• Preferred qualifications include residency/fellowship experience, familiarity with immunology, clinical research, and proficiency with digital tools.
• The position is based in major metropolitan areas of the U.S., including NYC and Boston, with a focus on building scientific credibility and contributing to the development of transformational immunology medicines.