Medical Science Liaison, Hematology - Louisiana/Arkansas

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.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, Hematology in the Louisiana and Arkansas territory. As the fastest growing Oncology company, we are focused on transforming care and delivering innovative therapies for patients facing unmet medical needs to help them live longer and better. Our robust portfolio of cutting-edge oral, biologic and cell therapies include novel approaches to predict, prevent, intercept, detect and potentially defeat cancer someday changing the way cancers are treated.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Innovative Medicine Oncology products. The 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 also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas and providing research support for the company as well as investigator-initiated studies.

The Medical Science Liaison will:

• Develop and maintain a strategic and comprehensive territory plan and will build strong relationships with various community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory.
• Engage in high-level scientific and research discussions with KOLs and OLs to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area.
• Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialog/presentation.
• Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly.
• Collect and submit high quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory.
• Provide research support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US as well as Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with direct manager, MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, documentation of activities).

Requirements:

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).
• Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for Oncology clinical experience.
• Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge. Research and/or health care system knowledge.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel. Should hold a valid US Driver’s License.
• Preferred: 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in MSL role. Residency/fellowship preferred. Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.