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Location: Northern New Jersey territory (Bridgewater, New Jersey; Morristown, New Jersey; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Parsippany, New Jersey). The role is based in Northern New Jersey territory.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology to be based in the Northern New Jersey territory. The Senior MSL is a field‑based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. They serve as a strategic scientific partner, integrating internal and external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Engage in high‑quality, two‑way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking and helps identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
• Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs in the territory to advance scientific credibility.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements, proactively uncovering gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Identify provider educational needs and address them with tailored responses by framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, medically appropriate manner.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Collect and submit high‑quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization.
• Provide point‑of‑contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
• Consistently execute current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short‑term execution with longer‑term medical objectives and adapting plans based on evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including MSL field partners, R&D, US and global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate sales and marketing interactions—to contribute objective, forward‑looking scientific perspectives.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self‑study, attending journal clubs, educational seminars, national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflects diverse communities.
• Understand regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• Develop a performance and development plan with the manager and conduct leadership projects that contribute to medical planning and organizational capabilities.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, activity documentation).

• Doctorate‑level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Provider, etc.).
• Post‑graduate experience required for doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2years of relevant experience, including successful MSL experience.
• Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to support a territory with up to 70% travel, including in‑territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
• Must hold a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Preferred: residency/fellowship experience and familiarity with therapeutic area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot and utilization of computers and remote technologies.
• Related clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience.

• Analytics Dashboards
• Clinical Experience
• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Consulting
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Interpersonal Influence
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications
• Medical Compliance
• Mentorship
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Research and Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

• Annual base salary $137,000–$235,750 plus bonus opportunities.
• Eligible for consolidated retirement plan (401(k)) and long‑term incentive program.
• Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington).
• Holiday pay (incl. floating holidays): 13 days per calendar year.
• Personal and family time: up to 40 hours per calendar year; parental leave: 480 hours within one year.
• Bereavement leave: 240 hours; caregiver leave: 80 hours; volunteer leave: 32 hours; military spouse time‑off: 80 hours.

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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.