Medical Science Liaison – Rheumatology

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

📋 Description

• Create and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the Ohio region

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

• Engage in two-way scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals

• Gather, analyze, and utilize clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-specific information

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

• Monitor competitors and integrate evidence-based clinical context into engagement strategies

• Present scientific data through discussions and presentations tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals

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

• Gather and submit actionable insights to guide medical strategy and cross-functional conversations

• Address unsolicited inquiries regarding J&J products and research

• Assist investigators and internal partners with 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, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions

• Promote inclusion and a sense of belonging

• Stay informed about regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, Medical Affairs SOPs, and guidelines

• Develop and execute a performance and development plan alongside the Field Director

• Accurately and compliantly complete administrative documentation and expense reporting

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Postgraduate experience is necessary for Doctoral level candidates, with a preference for clinical experience in the therapeutic area

• Extensive scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge

• Familiarity with research and/or healthcare systems

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

• Ability to cover a specific territory with up to 70% travel

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

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role (preferred)

• At least 2 years of experience in a therapeutic area (preferred)

• Completion of a residency/fellowship (preferred)

• Board certification for clinical degrees (preferred)

• Residing in a major metropolitan area; Cleveland or Columbus is preferred

• Proven commitment to learning about emerging technologies such as AI (preferred)

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension plan

• 401(k) savings plan

• Long-term incentive program

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours

• 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

• Equal opportunity employment