Medical Science Liaison, Immunology - GI (Upstate NY)

About this role

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Albany, New York, United States of America, Buffalo, New York, United States, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Rochester, New York, United States, Syracuse, New York, United States, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology (GI) to support the Upstate New York territory. The assigned geography includes Upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine , with the majority of customer engagement and business activity centered in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany . Travel to the other locations will also be a high expectation for success. Candidates may also be based in Worcester, MA .

About Therapeutic Area - Gastroenterology

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field based scientific and clinical emerging expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders/HCPs and providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals.

The MSL drives high quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining‑ the highest standards of scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas and providing appropriate scientific support for investigator‑initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.

The Medical Science Liaison will: • Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.

• Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.

• Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and learning over time in the relevant disease area. Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.

• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.

• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidence based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions

• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion

• Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.

• Identify, collect and submit high quality actionable insights in a timely manner aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy and cross functional‑ discussions at the territory level.

• Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research from external stakeholders.

• Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders within a matrixed internal environment to support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals, and scientific exchange activities, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.

• 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 the following areas – regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.

• In collaboration with Field Director (manager), MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan and may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.

• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including documentatio

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