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Job Title:Medical Science Liaison

Job Location:High Wycombe, UK

Job Location Type:Remote

Job Contract Type:Full-time

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Medical Science Liaison, IBD – North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland Region

At Johnson & Johnson, we are dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Driven by our commitment to patients, we bring innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson is a pharmaceutical company. Please visit www.jnj.com for more information

Medical Science Liaison. IBD

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for providing scientific / medical support to internal and external customers in response to clinical interest from stakeholders. Deliver the sharing of knowledge to internal partners e.g. through provision of training to help to ensure highest standards of brand/therapy expertise in customer facing teams. Provide insights to the UK Medical Affairs (MAF) team and respective Country Value Team (CVT) to help optimize brand/therapy medical strategy.

This is a field base MSL position, working in a team of MSL’s, aligned to the North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland region reporting to the Immunology Field Medical Head

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain scientific expertise through attendance at key conferences, training sessions, and preceptorships to translate data into actionable knowledge (both virtual and in-person). Respond to unsolicited requests for information and data.
  • Present clinical and scientific data in a balanced manner to Leading Specialists and Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in group and one-on-one settings (virtual and in-person).
  • The MSL role requires extensive travel for meetings across the region, as well as attending national and international conferences.
  • Build positive relationships with HCPs based on scientific credibility. Develop scientific communication materials (e.g., slide presentations) for HCP dissemination and provide congress support.
  • Implement a regional scientific leadership strategy through informed dialogue with Leading Specialists.
  • Manage relationships with all Leading Specialists (LS) in the region, ensuring development and sustainability through engagement plans.
  • Lead/participate in medical and scientific forums (e.g., advisory boards and CMEs) and collaborate with the Medical Manager to develop and review educational content.
  • Support Phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development programs and data collection initiatives, contributing to regional site identification, patient recruitment, and follow-up. Assist in interpreting results, conducting post-hoc analyses, and collaborating on research with investigators.
  • Support investigator-initiated studies by assessing research requests and aligning investigator interests with Janssen’s needs to ensure successful study execution and completion.

Qualifications

  • Strong scientific background with a biomedical or pharmacy degree; an MSc or PhD is a plus.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research environment is preferred, along with experience as a MSL and knowledge of the UK National Health Service (NHS).
  • Preferred expertise in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), with a consistent track record of contributions to commercial, medical, and clinical development strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing clinical/scientific programs autonomously and participating in UK cross-functional brand teams, with strong knowledge of GCP, R&D code, and Healthcare Compliance policies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying complex information for diverse audiences, along with critical thinking and project management skills impacting decision-making.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly, build relationships, take initiative, multitask, and stay updated on emerging data and trends in the therapeutic area.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees can achieve their potential.



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