Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Upper Mid-West

Scorpion Therapeutics; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rheumatology to serve as a scientific and clinical expert. The role covers a US territory across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, focusing on immunological disorders and advancing medical dialogue with clinicians and thought leaders.

You will lead educational discussions, identify gaps in knowledge, and collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, and clinical operations to advance

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as an MSL.
• Strong therapeutic expertise in immunology/rheumatology.
• Experience supporting healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory engagement plan.
• Facilitate objective, evidence-based scientific discussions.
• Identify educational gaps and unmet needs.
• Support investigator-initiated studies.
• Stay current on scientific trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams including R&D, Medical Affairs, and clinical operations.

Skills

MSL experience

Immunology expertise

Rheumatology knowledge

Healthcare provider engagement

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Role

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

Objectives

Serve as a scientific and clinical expert, foster relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, and support medical and scientific exchange in the territory covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory engagement plan
• facilitate objective, evidence-based scientific discussions
• identify educational gaps and unmet needs
• support investigator-initiated studies
• stay current on scientific trends
• and collaborate with internal teams including R&D, Medical Affairs, and clinical operations

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)
• at least 2 years of relevant experience as an MSL
• strong therapeutic expertise in immunology/rheumatology
• and experience supporting healthcare providers

Travel up to 70% within the assigned territory.

Preferred

• Residency or fellowship
• familiarity with AI tools
• located in major metro areas such as Minneapolis or Ann Arbor
• clinical/research/pharma background

HighValue

• Rheumatology
• immunology
• medical affairs
• investigator support
• scientific exchange
• evidence-based communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• use of AI tools
• and territory management in the US

Work setup

Field-based role with significant travel; primarily in-territory engagement.