Medical Science Liaison, Pulmonary Hypertension (Philadelphia, PA)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,995,000 - 3,432,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in South Africa is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support Pulmonary Hypertension initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced medical degree, with 1-2 years of MSL experience preferred. Responsibilities include building relationships with key opinion leaders, providing scientific data, and supporting clinical trials. This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $115,000-$197,800 and requires up to 70% travel.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term incentive program

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate an automobile.
• Comfort with technology and remote technology.

Responsibilities

• Build external relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Provide scientific data to healthcare providers about Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Interact with healthcare providers for clinical trials.
• Develop training materials for internal partners on products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Business insight

Scientific communication

Education

Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, PhD, DO, MD, DNP)

Job description

Overview

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Details

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States; New Jersey (Any City), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for the Philadelphia, PA territory, including eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

About Pulmonary Hypertension

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Pulmonary Hypertension team is focused on transforming the disease into a long-term manageable condition. Bringing your passion for health to this team will help discover and develop effective treatments that help patients live their best possible life. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Pulmonary Hypertension, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Innovative Medicine is a leader in the field of PAH - our portfolio of treatments covers the spectrum of disease, from WHO Functional Class II-IV, with oral and intravenous medications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Build external relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and be committed to continuous scientific exchange with KOLs as appropriate
• Provide proficient and reliable scientific data to HCPs about disease state education and Pulmonary Hypertension, J&J Innovative Medicine products
• Interact with healthcare providers who are interested in participating in Pulmonary Hypertension, J&J Innovative Medicine - sponsored clinical trials
• Partner with Clinical Research to identify appropriate sites for Pulmonary Hypertension, J&J Innovative Medicine sponsored clinical trials, perform high-level feasibility assessments and relay appropriate information back to corporate office
• Facilitate clear communication between Pulmonary Hypertension, J&J Innovative Medicine and investigators involved in investigator-initiated studies
• Develop training materials for internal partners on products, products in development, associated therapeutic areas, and medical developments pertaining to company products and/or disease state
• Demonstrate business insight through alignment of activities to medical strategy
• Drive for results via successful execution of goals and overcome barriers to success
• Foster accountability via documenting field-based activity, special project updates, and insights acquired from interactions with HCPs or from scientific meetings
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners within the territory to provide support from a field-medical perspective
• Develop an understanding of local, regional, and national HCPs, as well as the health care environments in which they work
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical information
• Strong business insight and proven performance in team environment

Qualifications

• Education: This job requires a combination of analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, PhD, DO, MD, DNP) or other advanced medical degree - Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Experience and Skills

• Have a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment and ability to operate an automobile
• Ability to travel within and outside of the US
• Requires up to 70% travel: overnight travel, flexible hours as needed (e.g., conventions, meetings)
• Comfort with technology, utilization of computer, company applications and remote technology
• This position does not offer relocation.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of MSL experience and/or at least 2-3 years relevant work and experience which can include clinical, research, fellowship, or pharmaceutical work experience
• Knowledge or experience in the pulmonary/cardiology/pulmonary hypertension disease areas or rare disease
• Experience working in the Philadelphia territory is strongly preferred

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $115,000-$197,800

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. See companyCareers benefits page for details.