Medical Science Liaison, GU - Oncology Urology - MO, KS, AR, OK, NE, IA, SD

Johnson & Johnson
Horsham
4 days ago
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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 athttps://www.jnj.com

Job Function:Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States; Hastings, Nebraska, United States; Iowa City, Iowa, United States; Kansas City, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, GU (Oncology Urology) in the territory comprised of MO, KS, AR, OK, NE, IA, SD.

The Medical Science Liaison (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. The MSL is considered the scientific and clinical source for current and future Janssen Oncology products. The MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in therapeutic areas of interest. The MSL provides research support for company and investigator initiated research.

The MSL is responsible for building external relationships with the health care provider team (MD, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D.) and developing and managing a geographical territory. These relationships and engagements will include both virtual & in person.

The MSL is responsible for developing and maintaining a territory strategic plan, which includes clinical activities with identified OLs, institutions, community practices, pathways influencers and advocacy organizations.

The MSL role is the entry level position within the MSL organization. The MSL will develop a competency in the areas of Influence & Results Focused, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Product & Therapeutic Area Knowledge, and Data Insights & Dissemination.

This is a field based clinical position which requires travel, primarily throughout assigned geography, with infrequent meeting travel outside of assigned geography. Travel for this role is estimated at 60%.

Responsibilities:

  • Consistently demonstrate strategic territory planning and ability to build strong relationships within the territory with effective data delivery:
    • Build community and academic opinion leader partnerships through establishing relationships and conducting scientific exchange with community and institutional HCPs.
    • Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs/investigators/health care systems/academic medical centers and population health decision makers.
    • Presents data and information in a manner appropriate to the audience and request.
    • Execute plans regarding reactive and proactive outreaches as approved via the legal/HCC exceptions process.
    • Integrate scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs.
    • Listen for and collect medical insights and submit for analysis.
  • Execute Research Initiatives:
    • Engage with external investigators regarding unsolicited research inquiries and act as liaison to R&D, Medical Affairs and operations teams.
    • Provide clinical trial support to identify potential sites, resolve issues with enrolled sites, and participate in meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintain a strong scientific acumen:
    • Participate in journal club through scientific dialogue, demonstrate understanding of current standard of care, and regularly share scientific news with team members.
    • Attend scientific conferences to gather and understand new scientific information relevant to the company and the external scientific community.
    • Listen for, document, and share medical insights.
  • Support of Department Operations and Internal Partners:
    • Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, documentation of activities).
    • Communicate and collaborate with all field based partners on a routine basis.
    • Develop thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.

Qualifications:

· PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant)

· Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience, which can include clinical, research, or related pharma work experience.

· Significant experience giving presentations.

· Ability to support travel up to 70% which includes overnight travel, including some weekend commitments such as meetings, congresses, etc.

· A valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record.

· Reside within the defined territory or eligible for relocation.


Preferred:

· Knowledge or experience in Oncology and/or Urology.

· Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilization of computers and remote technologies.

· Prior experience as an MSL.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

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