Medical Science Liaison ThoracicHead & Neck Oncology Central California

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Bakersfield California United States Fresno California United States San Jose California United States of America

Job Description:

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison be based in the Central California territory. The ideal location for candidates to reside will be San Jose CA.

Therapeutic Area

Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the fieldbased scientific and clinicalemergingexperton current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSLis responsible fordeveloping and enhancing professional relationships withKeythought leaders/HCPsandproviding fair balanced objectivenon-promotionalscientific information and education to health care professionals.

The MSL driveshigh-qualityscientific exchange territory execution and actionable insight generation whilemaintainingthe highest standards of scientific integrity professionalism and MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas andprovidingappropriate scientific support forinvestigatorinitiatedstudies including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.

The Medical Science Liaison will:

• • Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy prioritized medicalobjectives and approved core medical assets.

  • Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.

  • Engage inhighqualitytwo-wayscientific exchange that encourages dialogue shared understanding and learning over time in the relevant disease insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customerengagementswithin territoryby collecting synthesizing and applying clinical scientific competitive and territory level information.

  • Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decisionmaking streamline processes and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.

  • Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant evidencebased clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions

  • Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effectivedialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion

  • Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively proposeevidence-basedsolutions or educational initiatives.

  • Identifycollectandsubmithigh-qualityactionable insightsin a timely manneraligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy andcross functionaldiscussions at the territory level.

  • Respond to unsolicited inquiriesonJ&Jproducts and researchfrom external stakeholders.

  • Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

  • Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholderswithin a matrixed internal environmentto support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals and scientific exchange activities including coordination with MSL field partners R&D U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams Clinical Operations and appropriaterole definedinteractions with Sales and Marketing.

  • Demonstrate strong scientific acumen throughself-reading engaging in journal clubs attending educational seminars attending local and national congresses and engaging in scientific discussionwith peers.

  • Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally) increasing engagement productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

  • Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies onappropriate businessconduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.

  • In collaboration withField Director (manager) MSL will develop and implement a performance and developmentplanandmay contribute toadditionalleadership or enterprise initiatives.

  • Perform all administrative requirements ina timelyaccurateand compliantmanner includingdocumentation of activities and expense reporting.

Requirements:

• • A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience isrequired(PharmD PhD MD Advanced Practice Providers)

  • Post graduate experience isrequiredfor Doctoral level candidates with preference fortherapeuticareaclinicalexperience.

  • Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.

  • Research and/orhealth care system knowledge.

  • Proficiencyindata gathering and analysis clinicalexpertise problem solving interpersonal influence andcrossfunctional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.

  • Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel(in territory&forinternalmeetings & congresses.

  • Musthold a valid US Drivers License.

Preferred:

• • 2 years relevant experience preferably in a MSL role.

  • 2 years of therapeutic area experience is preferred

  • Residency/fellowship preferred.

  • Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.

  • Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration iteration and applying new tools over time

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytics Dashboards Clinical Experience Clinical Research and Regulations Coaching Competitive Landscape Analysis Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer Centricity Data-Driven Decision Making Data Gathering and Analysis Data Reporting Interpersonal Influence Medical Affairs Medical Communications Medical Compliance Organizing Problem Solving Relationship Building Research and Development Strategic Thinking Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117000.00 - $201250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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