Medical Science Liaison, Immunology – Dermatology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the territory that aligns with the Medical Affairs strategy, medical goals, and approved core medical assets.

• Build and nurture professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs.

• Facilitate high-quality, reciprocal scientific dialogue in the relevant disease area.

• Gather, synthesize, and utilize clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-level insights for customer engagement.

• Utilize AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes.

• Monitor competitors and integrate evidence-based clinical context into scientific planning and compliant discussions.

• Present scientific data customized to HCP needs through discussions and presentations.

• Identify challenges or unmet needs and suggest evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.

• Collect and provide actionable insights to guide medical strategy and cross-functional conversations.

• Address unsolicited inquiries regarding J&J products and research.

• Assist investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

• Collaborate with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Sales, and Marketing.

• Maintain scientific knowledge through self-study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and peer discussions.

• Promote inclusion and belonging both internally and externally.

• Gain proficiency in regulatory and healthcare compliance, corporate ethical conduct policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs.

• Develop and implement a performance and development plan alongside the Field Director.

• Accurately and compliantly perform administrative tasks, document activities, and report expenses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience is mandatory (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).

• Post-graduate experience is essential for Doctoral level candidates, with a preference for clinical experience in the therapeutic area.

• Extensive scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge is required.

• Knowledge of research and/or the healthcare system is essential.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis.

• Ability to support a designated territory with up to 70% travel, including in-territory visits and attendance at internal meetings and congresses.

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.

• At least 2 years of experience in the therapeutic area is preferred.

• Completion of a residency/fellowship is preferred.

• Board certification for clinical degrees is preferred.

• Proven commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and the application of new tools over time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 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 period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Inclusive interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities.