Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the Southern California region, encompassing Los Angeles, San Diego, and Hawaii.

• Act as a field-based scientific and clinical authority on existing and upcoming Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products.

• Cultivate and strengthen professional relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare provider teams.

• Provide fair, balanced, objective, and non-promotional scientific information and education.

• Facilitate high-quality, two-way scientific dialogue with KOLs and HCPs.

• Recognize trends, unmet needs, educational gaps, risks, and opportunities within the treatment landscape.

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

• Identify the educational needs of providers and deliver customized, scientifically balanced responses.

• Convey complex clinical evidence through clear and effective communication and presentations.

• Gather and submit actionable insights to guide medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions.

• Assist investigators and internal partners with company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research studies.

• Address unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with compliant, objective information.

• Collaborate with MSL field partners, R&D, US 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 across both internal and external communities.

• Adhere to regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, Medical Affairs SOPs, and guideline requirements.

• Create and implement a performance and development plan with the direct manager.

• Lead projects that support medical planning and enhance organizational capabilities.

• Fulfill administrative responsibilities, including expense reports and activity documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.).

• Postgraduate experience is mandatory for Doctoral level candidates, with a preference for clinical experience in therapeutics.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrating success as an MSL.

• Strong scientific and therapeutic expertise in research, data analysis, clinical knowledge, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional teamwork.

• Ability to cover a defined territory with up to 70% travel.

• A valid US Driver’s License is preferred.

• Residency or fellowship is preferred.

• Knowledge or experience in the Rheumatology therapeutic area is desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.

• Relevant clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience is a plus.

• A commitment to learning about emerging technologies such as AI.

• Must be located in a major metropolitan area; Los Angeles or San Diego is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for residents of Colorado; 56 hours for residents of Washington.

• 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 process and accommodations for disabilities.

• Field-based work arrangement.