Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Dermatology) - Georgia

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology to be based in the Georgia territory, which includes but is not limited to Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Gainesville, and Savannah, GA.

Locations

• Alpharetta, GA
• Athens, GA
• Atlanta, GA
• Augusta, GA
• Columbus, GA
• Cornelia, GA
• Duluth, GA
• Fayetteville, GA
• Gainesville, GA
• Georgia (Any City)
• Lawrenceville, GA
• Macon, GA
• Marietta, GA
• Savannah, GA

Job Description

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL serves as a strategic scientific partner, integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Engage in high‑quality, two‑way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking, serves as a resource, and identifies trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps in the relevant disease area.
• Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs to advance scientific credibility.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements and proactively uncover gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Identify provider educational needs and address them with tailored responses, framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner that advances learning.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Collect and submit high‑quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities by generating, consolidating, and sharing insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross‑functional discussions.
• Provide point‑of‑contact support to investigators and internal partners for company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
• Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short‑term execution with longer‑term medical objectives and adapting plans based on evolving data and compliance considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing—demonstrating a strong understanding of the matrixed environment and contributing objective, forward‑looking scientific perspectives.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self‑study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and peer discussions while supporting the development of others’ scientific and clinical acumen.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities served and supports collaborative One J&J goals at local and national levels.
• Develop thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate policies on business conduct and ethical behavior, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with direct manager, develop and implement a performance and development plan and conduct additional leadership projects that contribute to medical planning, enhance competitiveness, and advance organizational capabilities.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).

Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.) with postgraduate clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
• Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to support a territory with up to 70% travel, including internal visits, congresses, and related events.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Preferred, completed residency or fellowship.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, and remote technologies.
• Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience.

Preferred Skills

• Analytics Dashboards
• Clinical Experience
• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• 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

EEO Statement

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 Section503 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.