Senior Medical Science Liaison-Neuroimmunology-Great Plains

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for Senior Medical Science Liaison-Neuroimmunology for the Great Plains region. This is a field-based position located in the Great Plains region.  The ideal location is the Minneapolis area and the territory covers Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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.   Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
 

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

The Sr. MSL will be responsible for:

• Building external relationships with identified KOLs and health care providers (MD, PA, NP, RN, Pharm.D., bio coordinators) 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.
• Developing and maintaining a territory strategic plan, which includes educational activities with identified OLs, HCPs, institutions, and community practices.
• Having a level of competency and experience in the disease state. 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.
• 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.
• To enhance their skills in agility, applying the competencies of Change Management, Time Management and Innovation.
• Conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines. 
• Ability to travel, primarily throughout assigned geography, with infrequent meeting travel outside of assigned geography.  Travel for this role is estimated at 60%.
• Consistently demonstrating strategic territory planning and ability to build strong relationships within the territory.
• Consistently demonstrating strong scientific acumen
• Continuously supporting Department Operations and Internal Partners

Qualifications

Required:

A PharmD, PhD, MD, w/ 2+ years relevant neurology clinical experience

2-3 years MSL experience, and/or 2-3 years relevant work exp (clinical or research experience) and/or related pharma work

Preferred:

Knowledge or experience in Neurology, Immunology or Neuromuscular

Launch experience in rare disease

Significant experience giving presentations

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $203,550.  The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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