Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Northeast

Scorpion Therapeutics; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology for the Innovative Medicines division to operate in the Rhode Island area. The role centers on scientific engagement with KOLs and healthcare professionals, and supports medical strategy and investigator-initiated studies within the territory.

You will be a scientific and clinical expert, fostering relationships, sharing insights with internal teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while traveling

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of relevant MSL experience
• Strong therapeutic and scientific expertise
• Proficiency in research, data analysis, and communication
• Ability to travel up to 70%

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement plans aligned with medical objectives
• Engage in high-quality scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs
• Identify educational needs within the territory
• Support research inquiries and investigator-initiated studies
• Gather and share insights with internal teams
• Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulations

Skills

Therapeutic expertise

Data analysis

Scientific communication

MSL experience

Travel readiness

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Role

Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology for Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicines division, focusing on immunological disorders.

Objectives

serve as a scientific and clinical expert, fostering relationships with KOLs and HCPs, and supporting medical strategy and investigator-initiated studies in the specified territory.

Responsibilities

• develop engagement plans aligned with medical objectives


• engage in high-quality scientific exchange


• identify educational needs


• support research inquiries


• gather and share insights


• collaborate with internal teams across R&D, Medical Affairs, and external stakeholders


• and ensure compliance with regulations

Requirements

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


• 2+ years of relevant experience including successful MSL roles


• strong therapeutic and scientific expertise


• proficiency in research, data analysis, and communication


• ability to travel up to 70%

Preferred

• residency/fellowship


• immunology or related therapeutic knowledge


• familiarity with AI tools and remote technologies


• located in major metro areas like NYC, New Haven, or Burlington

HighValue

Rheumatology, immunology, immunological disorders, investigator-initiated studies, medical engagement, external scientific exchange, therapeutic expertise.

Work setup

field-based with significant travel within the specified territory.