Senior MSL, Rheumatology – SoCal Territory

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Horsham (PA); Remote; USD 137,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rheumatology to cover the Southern California territory (Los Angeles/San Diego) and Hawaii. The MSL will engage with KOLs and HCPs, deliver balanced scientific information, and support investigator‑initiated studies in a dynamic, cross‑functional Medical Affairs environment.

The candidate will travel up to 70% across the territory, collaborating with R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, and Sales/Marketing to

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.) must have.
• 2+ years of relevant MSL experience with success.
• Scientific acumen across therapeutic areas; strong data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory.
• Engage in high‑quality scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs.
• Cultivate professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs.
• Utilize insights to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance decision making and efficiency.
• Deliver scientific data tailored to HCP needs with balance and clarity.
• Provide insights aligned with medical strategy and asset planning.
• Support investigators and internal partners for studies.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries with objective information.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the matrix organization.
• Perform administrative requirements timely and accurately.

Skills

Analytics dashboards

Clinical experience

Clinical research

Regulations

Competitive landscape

Consulting

Cross‑functional collaboration

Customer centricity

Data‑driven decision making

Data gathering and analysis

Interpersonal influence

Medical affairs

Medical communications

Medical compliance

Mentorship

Problem solving

Relationship building

Research and development

Strategic thinking

Tactical planning

Technical credibility

Education

Doctorate level degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CoPilot

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rheumatology to cover the Southern California territory (Los Angeles/San Diego) and Hawaii. The MSL will engage with KOLs and HCPs, deliver balanced scientific information, and support investigator‑initiated studies in a dynamic, cross‑functional Medical Affairs environment.

The candidate will travel up to 70% across the territory, collaborating with R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, and Sales/Marketing to