Medical Science Liaison Immunology Rheum Missouri Kansas Iowa

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Kansas City, Kansas, United States, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Rheumatology) to be based in the Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa territory.

About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) 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 MSL is considered a scientific and clinical knowledge lead on current and future J&J Innovative Medicine products per Therapeutic Area (TA) alignment. The MSL is responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in their therapeutic areas of interest. The MSL provides research support for company and investigator-initiated research. The MSL will function with high integrity and follow credo values.

The MSL is responsible for building external relationships with identified OLs and health care providers (MD, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D., biocoordinators) and developing and managing a geographical territory. These relationships and engagements can include both virtual & in-person, with a prioritization of in-person engagements when appropriate. The MSL is responsible for developing and maintaining a territory strategic plan, which includes educational activities with identified OLs, HCPs, institutions, and community practices. The MSL 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 MSL will continue to enhance their skills and agility, applying the competencies of Change Management, Time Management and Innovation. The MSL is responsible for conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.

This is a field based clinical position which required travel, primarily throughout assigned geography, with infrequent meeting travel outside of assigned geography. Travel for this role is estimated at 70%

Qualifications:

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

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• Ability to support travel up to 70% which includes overnight travel, including some weekend commitments

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• Ability to drive and fly to various meetings/congresses/headquarters.

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

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• Reside within the defined assigned territory or eligible for relocation

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Preferred:

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• A preference for minimum 2 years relevant Immunology-related work experience including clinical, research, fellowship, or pharmaceutical work experience with presentation skills

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• Knowledge or experience in Rheumatology and/or Immunology work experience highly preferred

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

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• Reside in territory close to major airport (St. Louis or Kansas City preferred, other metro areas considered)

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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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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