Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology (Central Texas)

Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Immunology - Dermatology (Central Texas: San Antonio & Austin, TX) Responsibilities Provide fair, balanced, objective scientific information and education to opinion leaders (OLs), healthcare professionals, and internal partners. Serve as a scientific/clinical knowledge lead for current and future J&J Innovative Medicine products aligned to the Therapeutic Area (TA). Stay abreast of scientific and treatment landscape trends in the assigned therapeutic area. Provide research support for company and investigator-initiated research. Build and manage external relationships with identified OLs and HCPs (MD, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D., biocoordinators), using virtual and in-person engagements (prioritize in-person when appropriate). Develop and maintain a territory strategic plan, including educational activities with OLs, HCPs, institutions, and community practices. Rapidly identify and compliantly collaborate with field-based partners to support Healthcare Providers and positively impact patients. Conduct activities in accordance with current regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines. Develop and maintain a field strategic plan and respond timely to unsolicited scientific inquiries, integrating scientific data (including real‑world evidence) into real‑life practice. Present data and information appropriate to the audience and request. Execute reactive and proactive outreach plans as approved via the legal/HCC exceptions process. Prioritize franchise customer‑based initiatives and field responsibilities while balancing administrative duties and projects. Engage external investigators for unsolicited research inquiries and act as liaison to R&D, Medical Affairs, and operations teams. Provide clinical trial support: identify potential sites, resolve issues at enrolled sites, and participate in meetings (including site initiation visits and investigator launch meetings). Participate in team calls, trainings, and journal clubs; attend scientific conferences; listen/document/share medical insights; conduct self‑driven learning. Represent and support J&J at scientific/key stakeholder meetings (congresses, symposia, advisory boards, investigator meetings) and speaking engagements. Complete administrative requirements (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities) accurately and compliantly. Maintain focus/composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal direction. Support sales training initiatives and improve field personnel competencies with Sales Learning and Development. Communicate and collaborate routinely with field partners and other Immunology MSL teams; apply MSL SOPs/guidelines and company HCC/Regulatory/Legal guidelines. Qualifications PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree; or NP (Nurse Practitioner) or PA (Physician Assistant). 2+ years of relevant TA clinical experience. Ability to travel up to 60% (estimated 60%), including overnight travel and some weekend commitments; may require occasional travel outside assigned geography. Ability to drive to or fly to meetings/congresses/headquarters. Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record. Reside within the defined assigned territory. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of relevant experience (clinical, research, fellowship, or pharmaceutical) with presentation skills. Knowledge/experience in the relevant TA and/or Immunology. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computers, and remote technologies. Reside in or near San Antonio and Austin, TX. Skills Analytical dashboards; data-driven decision making; data reporting; clinical research and regulations; clinical trials. Critical thinking; strategic thinking; technical credibility. Customer centricity; medical affairs; medical communications; medical compliance. Relationship building; research and development. Organizing; product knowledge. Coaching. Digital literacy and utilization of digital technologies (digital culture). #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics