Medical Science Liaison – CAPLYTA (Neuroscience) - North & South Carolina
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
September 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Columbia, SC
Medical Affairs
Role: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Johnson & Johnson's Neuroscience portfolio (CAPLYTA), serving as a scientific expert in the field within the North & South Carolina territory. Objectives include developing medical engagement plans, building relationships with key opinion leaders, providing scientific education, and supporting investigator-initiated studies. Responsibilities encompass high-quality scientific exchange, territory planning, competitive landscape analysis, and collaboration with internal teams across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Operations, maintaining compliance and scientific integrity. Qualifications: Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent), postgraduate experience, and therapeutic area expertise, with 2+ years in an MSL role preferred. Skills required include scientific acumen, data analysis, clinical expertise, strategic planning, and strong communication skills. High-value specifics: focus on neuroscience (major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, autism), supporting treatments across clinical development stages, with up to 70% travel. The role emphasizes engagement in scientific discussions, stakeholder influence, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI for decision-making. Work setup involves field-based activities across multiple states in the US.