Johnson Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology to be based in the New England territory (MA, RI, VT, NH, ME, Upstate NY).

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

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/.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to opinion leaders (OLs), health care professionals, and to internal partners as required by scientific and business needs. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is considered an established scientific and clinical knowledge lead on current and future JJ Innovative Medicine products throughout the Rheumatology portfolio. The Sr. MSL is responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in Rheumatology and provides research support for company and investigator initiated research.

The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is responsible for building external relationships with identified OLs and health care providers (MD/DO, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D., biocoordinators) and developing and managing a geographical territory (MA, RI, VT, NH, ME, Upstate NY). These relationships and engagements can include both virtual in-person, with a prioritization of in-person engagements when appropriate. The Sr. MSL is responsible for developing and maintaining a territory strategic plan, which includes educational activities with identified OLs, HCPs, institutions, and community practices. The Sr. MSL role is one that requires a level of competency and experience in the disease state, as an MSL, The Sr. MSL is expected to possess foundational competencies in the areas of Influence Results Focused, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Therapeutic Area Knowledge, and Data Insights Dissemination.

The Sr. MSL Rheumatology will be expected to rapidly identify and compliantly collaborate with field based partners to ensure support of the Healthcare Providers which will positively impact the patients that they care for. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology will continue to enhance their skills in agility, applying the competencies of Change Management, Time Management and Innovation. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is responsible for conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.

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

Summary:

Consistently demonstrate strategic territory planning and ability to build strong relationships within the territory.

Responsible for developing and maintaining a field strategic planResponds in a timely manner to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs/investigators/health care systems/academic medical centers and population health decision makers integrating scientific data including real world evidence into real life practice to meet customer needsPresents 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 Integrates scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations and people. Anticipates the responses of various individuals and teams based on their vantage point and perspective. Prioritize franchise customer-based initiatives and field responsibilities, while balancing administrative duties and project responsibilities.

Executes Research Initiatives:

Leverages knowledge of standards of care and Janssen company/investigator sponsored clinical trials and competitor landscape to facilitate external-internal research communication Engages with external investigators regarding unsolicited research inquiries and act as liaison to RD, Medical Affairs and operations teams Provides clinical trial support to identify potential sites, resolve issues with enrolled sites, and participate in meetings as appropriate, including site initiation visits and investigator launch meetingsEffectively leads at least one scientific or strategic Immunology project, exhibits strategic identification of educational gaps and elevates team acumen

Consistently demonstrates strong scientific acumen

Actively participate in team calls, trainings, journal clubs through scientific dialogue, understanding of current standard of care, and regularly sharing of scientific news.Attends and provides leadership at scientific conferences to gather and understand new scientific information relevant to the company and the external scientific communityMedical insights: Actively listens for, documents, and shares medical insights. Proactively synthesize data and medical insights for MSL team and other partnersSets aside time for self-driven learnings on current scientific landscape Role include representing and supporting JNJ at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings including congresses, symposia, advisory boards and investigator meetingsRole includes representing JNJ at speaking engagements at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings

Continuously support Department Operations and Internal Partners:

Performs all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, documentation of activities)Maintain focus and composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal direction.Provide regional and local support to enhance sales training initiatives and improve competencies of field personnel in partnership with Sales Learning and DevelopmentCommunicates and collaborates with all field based partners, and other Immunology MSL teams on a routine basis. Demonstrate the ability to partner with others to lead or participate in large scale projects.Maintains thorough understanding and competence in the following areas (regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.

Johnson Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology to be based in the New England territory (MA, RI, VT, NH, ME, Upstate NY).

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

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/.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to opinion leaders (OLs), health care professionals, and to internal partners as required by scientific and business needs. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is considered an established scientific and clinical knowledge lead on current and future JJ Innovative Medicine products throughout the Rheumatology portfolio. The Sr. MSL is responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in Rheumatology and provides research support for company and investigator initiated research.

The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is responsible for building external relationships with identified OLs and health care providers (MD/DO, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D., biocoordinators) and developing and managing a geographical territory (MA, RI, VT, NH, ME, Upstate NY). These relationships and engagements can include both virtual in-person, with a prioritization of in-person engagements when appropriate. The Sr. MSL is responsible for developing and maintaining a territory strategic plan, which includes educational activities with identified OLs, HCPs, institutions, and community practices. The Sr. MSL role is one that requires a level of competency and experience in the disease state, as an MSL, The Sr. MSL is expected to possess foundational competencies in the areas of Influence Results Focused, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Therapeutic Area Knowledge, and Data Insights Dissemination.

The Sr. MSL Rheumatology will be expected to rapidly identify and compliantly collaborate with field based partners to ensure support of the Healthcare Providers which will positively impact the patients that they care for. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology will continue to enhance their skills in agility, applying the competencies of Change Management, Time Management and Innovation. The Sr. MSL Rheumatology is responsible for conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.

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

Summary:

Consistently demonstrate strategic territory planning and ability to build strong relationships within the territory.

Responsible for developing and maintaining a field strategic planResponds in a timely manner to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs/investigators/health care systems/academic medical centers and population health decision makers integrating scientific data including real world evidence into real life practice to meet customer needsPresents 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 Integrates scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations and people. Anticipates the responses of various individuals and teams based on their vantage point and perspective. Prioritize franchise customer-based initiatives and field responsibilities, while balancing administrative duties and project responsibilities.

Executes Research Initiatives:

Leverages knowledge of standards of care and Janssen company/investigator sponsored clinical trials and competitor landscape to facilitate external-internal research communication Engages with external investigators regarding unsolicited research inquiries and act as liaison to RD, Medical Affairs and operations teams Provides clinical trial support to identify potential sites, resolve issues with enrolled sites, and participate in meetings as appropriate, including site initiation visits and investigator launch meetingsEffectively leads at least one scientific or strategic Immunology project, exhibits strategic identification of educational gaps and elevates team acumen

Consistently demonstrates strong scientific acumen

Actively participate in team calls, trainings, journal clubs through scientific dialogue, understanding of current standard of care, and regularly sharing of scientific news.Attends and provides leadership at scientific conferences to gather and understand new scientific information relevant to the company and the external scientific communityMedical insights: Actively listens for, documents, and shares medical insights. Proactively synthesize data and medical insights for MSL team and other partnersSets aside time for self-driven learnings on current scientific landscape Role include representing and supporting JNJ at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings including congresses, symposia, advisory boards and investigator meetingsRole includes representing JNJ at speaking engagements at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings

Continuously support Department Operations and Internal Partners:

Performs all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, documentation of activities)Maintain focus and composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal direction.Provide regional and local support to enhance sales training initiatives and improve competencies of field personnel in partnership with Sales Learning and DevelopmentCommunicates and collaborates with all field based partners, and other Immunology MSL teams on a routine basis. Demonstrate the ability to partner with others to lead or participate in large scale projects.Maintains thorough understanding and competence in the following areas (regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), with 2 years relevant TA clinical experience.

· Will consider advanced medical degree - Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with at least 2 years of relevant TA clinical experience.

2 years of MSL experience, and/or 2 years of relevant work experience, which can include clinical, research or related pharma work experienceSignificant experience giving presentations.Ability to support travel up to 60-70% which includes overnight travel, including some weekend commitments.A valid U.S. diver’s license and clean driving record.Reside within the defined assigned territory.

Preferred:

Knowledge or experience in the relevant TA and/or Immunology.Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilization of computers and remote technologies.Reside in or near Boston, MA

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000 and $232,300. This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), with 2 years relevant TA clinical experience.

· Will consider advanced medical degree - Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with at least 2 years of relevant TA clinical experience.

2 years of MSL experience, and/or 2 years of relevant work experience, which can include clinical, research or related pharma work experienceSignificant experience giving presentations.Ability to support travel up to 60-70% which includes overnight travel, including some weekend commitments.A valid U.S. diver’s license and clean driving record.Reside within the defined assigned territory.

Preferred:

Knowledge or experience in the relevant TA and/or Immunology.Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilization of computers and remote technologies.Reside in or near Boston, MA

The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000 and $232,300. This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.