Medical Science Liaison - Lung Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, Lung Oncology, to cover the Pacific Northwest territory.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field- based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Janssen products. The Senior MSL is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information, and education to health care professionals and to internal partners as required by scientific and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic and comprehensive territory plan and will build strong relationships with various community and academic opinion leaders/ KOLs in the territory.
• Engage in high-level scientific and research discussions with KOLs and OLs to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area.
• Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialog/ presentation.
• Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly.
• Collect and submit high quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory.
• Provide research support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US as well as Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with 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 on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with direct manager, MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).

Qualifications

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers); post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for clinical experience.
• 2 + years of relevant work experience, which can include clinical, research or related pharma work experience.
• Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel. Should hold a valid US Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.
• Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area is highly preferred.
• Previous experience as an MSL.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $146,200 and $197,800. This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs, and under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.