The role of a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) is to be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for proactively or reactively discussing our products, treatment trends incl. unmet medical needs, scientific insights, studies and projects with Leading Specialists (LS). The MSL provides fair, balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care professionals on a peer-to-peer basis and to internal partners, as required by scientific and business needs. The MSL executes activities described in the country specific MAF plan / MSL activity plan. Through strategic and key stakeholder engagement, the MSL builds and maintains external relationships with leading specialists and represents the primary MAF contact. In addition, the MSL captures and logs external medical insights and use these insights to inform the medical affairs - and CVT strategy. The MSL should be aware of company goals, strategy, and results at country/region level. The MSL role has a predominantly external/field focus.

The job holder of the role will >

to demonstrate a long-term commitment for medical affairs bearing in mind that the role of MSL is based on a track record of success with consistent satisfactory performance on both the achievement of objectives as well as on the attitude and behaviors demonstrated

to establish and to effectively cultivate a solid long-term network of LS within the therapeutic area (as measured by corresponding KPIs) and to be genuinely recognized by these leading specialists as a trusted counterpart and a collaborative partner

to be able to quickly obtain insights and to identify emerging scientific concepts and its potential future clinical implications

to have an extensive medical and scientific product and disease knowledge within the therapeutic area

to demonstrate strategic capabilities in order to translate the medical affairs strategy into impactful region/country specific tactics

to have the ability to identify and to act upon new strategic opportunities in the healthcare landscape, to lead multiple projects independently and to pro-actively create, to lead and to execute stakeholder plans in collaboration with internal partners

to perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor

to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Scientific knowledge

to serve as resource for scientific information, clinical research activity, healthcare landscape and emerging scientific trends within therapeutic area, with demonstration of continuously updated knowledge in these key areas

to represent the primary MAF contact for the leading specialists and to be considered and recognized as trusted scientific partner while building positive reputation of the company and of the MSL team

to ensure understanding of current scientific landscape through self-driven learnings internal/external trainings and the collection and logging of medical insights

to support the Medical Advisor in the organization of advisory boards and participate/contribute as appropriate

External stakeholder management

to be accountable as well as to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought LS in line with the medical plan goals

to develop and to maintain credible peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key LS in the assigned therapeutic area

to be accountable for defining, planning and integrating MSL activities into x-functional account plan tailored to the LS’ and product-strategic needs x-functional account planning

to be responsible for executing the MSL activity plan in alignment with medical advisor and cross-functionally

to identify needs and gaps for medical education contents/formats (e.g. through MESC process) or for related medical projects and to ensure their implementation

to communicate reactively ongoing research including our pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information

Internal stakeholder management

The MSL is required to build and to maintain relationships with the District Manager, Sales Reps, Key Account Manager, Health Economy Experts, Clinical Research Associate and any other field-based functions in their area

The MSL is expected to take a proactive approach to develop these relationships and is required to have an introductory meeting with all relevant functions within a few weeks of starting its role

to lead medical representative in the cross-functional account-planning activities by sharing gained insights and updating Sales colleagues on MSL activities for LS

to feed key insights back to Medical Advisor, Medical Manager, Medical Lead as well as to inform about their strategies

to act in close strategic collaboration with the medical advisor

to receive investigator proposals for IISs and to contribute to Medical Affairs department internal decision-process - if appropriate and in collaboration with the medical advisor

Data/information generation activities

to collaborate with GCO and clinical research organizations (CROs) in feasibility, PI/ site selection, management, and issue resolution for RD clinical trials and MAF studies - if appropriate and in collaboration with the medical advisor

to support the execution of HEMAR projects and/or Real World Data studies/projects

to lead the customer interaction communication for customer support requests (e.g. educational grants, quality improvement grants, investigator-initiated studies) and to ensure appropriate and timely internal discussions for proper follow-up

to perform field/customer implementation of expanded access programs and risk management programs (in collaboration with the Medical Advisor)

Data/information dissemination activities

to proactively communicate relevant scientific information in accordance with health care compliance guidelines

to respond to unsolicited scientific queries from customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents

to use digital technologies and new media in order to support compliant proactive and reactive communication

to provide impactful external presentations in line with the medical affairs tactical plan

to act in full compliance with JJ Credo and HCBI principles in order to preserve trust and reputation towards HCPs and patients using Janssen products

to ensure that safety reporting requirements (timely AE/PQC reporting) as set out in company policies and in SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) are correctly met

to complete all trainings, documentation and administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.

The role of a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) is to be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for proactively or reactively discussing our products, treatment trends incl. unmet medical needs, scientific insights, studies and projects with Leading Specialists (LS). The MSL provides fair, balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care professionals on a peer-to-peer basis and to internal partners, as required by scientific and business needs. The MSL executes activities described in the country specific MAF plan / MSL activity plan. Through strategic and key stakeholder engagement, the MSL builds and maintains external relationships with leading specialists and represents the primary MAF contact. In addition, the MSL captures and logs external medical insights and use these insights to inform the medical affairs - and CVT strategy. The MSL should be aware of company goals, strategy, and results at country/region level. The MSL role has a predominantly external/field focus.

The job holder of the role will >

to demonstrate a long-term commitment for medical affairs bearing in mind that the role of MSL is based on a track record of success with consistent satisfactory performance on both the achievement of objectives as well as on the attitude and behaviors demonstrated

to establish and to effectively cultivate a solid long-term network of LS within the therapeutic area (as measured by corresponding KPIs) and to be genuinely recognized by these leading specialists as a trusted counterpart and a collaborative partner

to be able to quickly obtain insights and to identify emerging scientific concepts and its potential future clinical implications

to have an extensive medical and scientific product and disease knowledge within the therapeutic area

to demonstrate strategic capabilities in order to translate the medical affairs strategy into impactful region/country specific tactics

to have the ability to identify and to act upon new strategic opportunities in the healthcare landscape, to lead multiple projects independently and to pro-actively create, to lead and to execute stakeholder plans in collaboration with internal partners

to perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor

to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Scientific knowledge

to serve as resource for scientific information, clinical research activity, healthcare landscape and emerging scientific trends within therapeutic area, with demonstration of continuously updated knowledge in these key areas

to represent the primary MAF contact for the leading specialists and to be considered and recognized as trusted scientific partner while building positive reputation of the company and of the MSL team

to ensure understanding of current scientific landscape through self-driven learnings internal/external trainings and the collection and logging of medical insights

to support the Medical Advisor in the organization of advisory boards and participate/contribute as appropriate

External stakeholder management

to be accountable as well as to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought LS in line with the medical plan goals

to develop and to maintain credible peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key LS in the assigned therapeutic area

to be accountable for defining, planning and integrating MSL activities into x-functional account plan tailored to the LS’ and product-strategic needs x-functional account planning

to be responsible for executing the MSL activity plan in alignment with medical advisor and cross-functionally

to identify needs and gaps for medical education contents/formats (e.g. through MESC process) or for related medical projects and to ensure their implementation

to communicate reactively ongoing research including our pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information

Internal stakeholder management

The MSL is required to build and to maintain relationships with the District Manager, Sales Reps, Key Account Manager, Health Economy Experts, Clinical Research Associate and any other field-based functions in their area

The MSL is expected to take a proactive approach to develop these relationships and is required to have an introductory meeting with all relevant functions within a few weeks of starting its role

to lead medical representative in the cross-functional account-planning activities by sharing gained insights and updating Sales colleagues on MSL activities for LS

to feed key insights back to Medical Advisor, Medical Manager, Medical Lead as well as to inform about their strategies

to act in close strategic collaboration with the medical advisor

to receive investigator proposals for IISs and to contribute to Medical Affairs department internal decision-process - if appropriate and in collaboration with the medical advisor

Data/information generation activities

to collaborate with GCO and clinical research organizations (CROs) in feasibility, PI/ site selection, management, and issue resolution for RD clinical trials and MAF studies - if appropriate and in collaboration with the medical advisor

to support the execution of HEMAR projects and/or Real World Data studies/projects

to lead the customer interaction communication for customer support requests (e.g. educational grants, quality improvement grants, investigator-initiated studies) and to ensure appropriate and timely internal discussions for proper follow-up

to perform field/customer implementation of expanded access programs and risk management programs (in collaboration with the Medical Advisor)

Data/information dissemination activities

to proactively communicate relevant scientific information in accordance with health care compliance guidelines

to respond to unsolicited scientific queries from customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents

to use digital technologies and new media in order to support compliant proactive and reactive communication

to provide impactful external presentations in line with the medical affairs tactical plan

to act in full compliance with JJ Credo and HCBI principles in order to preserve trust and reputation towards HCPs and patients using Janssen products

to ensure that safety reporting requirements (timely AE/PQC reporting) as set out in company policies and in SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) are correctly met

to complete all trainings, documentation and administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.

Professional

Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Natural Science university degree (with MD/PhD being an additional asset)Good knowledge of the therapeutic area, strong understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and interpretation of medical/scientific data (scientific acumen)Ability to work with clinical scientific data in order to translate these into relevant information for the clinical practice of the HCP and patients (clinical acumen)Good knowledge of Pharma industry and Health Care EnvironmentMin. 1-3 years related work experienceFluency in English and German Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Personal

Customer centricity and strong external focusStrong business acumen with sense of urgencyEffective collaboration and strong networking skills, ability to build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholdersPositive dissatisfaction and aspiration to beat the oddsEffective communicator with strong influencing skills and ability to discuss data (e.g. study results) with HCPs on a peer-to-peer levelStrategic thinking and analytical skillsAccountability and excellence in executionHigh learning agility and open mindset for changeWinning mindset and motivated to work in a high performing teamIntegrity Mindset

Professional

Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Natural Science university degree (with MD/PhD being an additional asset)Good knowledge of the therapeutic area, strong understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and interpretation of medical/scientific data (scientific acumen)Ability to work with clinical scientific data in order to translate these into relevant information for the clinical practice of the HCP and patients (clinical acumen)Good knowledge of Pharma industry and Health Care EnvironmentMin. 1-3 years related work experienceFluency in English and German Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Personal

Customer centricity and strong external focusStrong business acumen with sense of urgencyEffective collaboration and strong networking skills, ability to build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholdersPositive dissatisfaction and aspiration to beat the oddsEffective communicator with strong influencing skills and ability to discuss data (e.g. study results) with HCPs on a peer-to-peer levelStrategic thinking and analytical skillsAccountability and excellence in executionHigh learning agility and open mindset for changeWinning mindset and motivated to work in a high performing teamIntegrity Mindset