Principal Medical Science Liaison, Lung Oncology - Texas/New Mexico
Johnson & Johnson
June 29, 2026
On-site
Houston, TX
Medical Affairs
Principal Medical Science Liaison (PMSL) — Texas/New Mexico territory
Essential Functions
- Lead strategic, comprehensive territory planning by identifying/cultivating community, academic, and opinion-leader relationships; executing high-quality two-way scientific exchange; mentoring peers; and sharing insights to guide TA strategy.
- Develop, maintain, and execute field strategic plans; identify resource gaps; introduce innovative ideas/programs to support leadership priorities.
- Serve as field lead for pre- and post-launch activities; analyze competitor data, clinical evidence, and scientific positioning to differentiate and influence therapeutic area strategy.
- Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from HCPs, investigators, healthcare systems, and academic centers using clinical data, real-world evidence, and scientific insights for practical, audience-appropriate communications.
Research & Evidence Generation Leadership
- Identify, develop, and execute high-level research support for company- and investigator-initiated initiatives; facilitate research communication; engage investigators; support investigator-initiated studies without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
- Anticipate shifts in competitive/scientific environment and implications for evidence generation and positioning.
Scientific Acumen & Thought Leadership
- Lead journal club dialogue; share scientific updates.
- Lead external scientific engagements (conferences, advisory boards, investigator meetings, approved speaking opportunities).
- Listen/document/synthesize and share medical insights; drive development of scientific materials/frameworks.
Department Operations & Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Field Director to translate national medical strategy into KOL/territory plans; support execution.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and comply with Medical Affairs SOPs and healthcare/compliance requirements.
- Use AI tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates; preference for therapeutic clinical experience; residency/fellowship preferred.
- 6+ years of relevant MSL experience.
- Travel up to 70% (overnights; some weekend commitments).
- Data gathering/analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, competitive landscape analysis.
- Must reside in defined territory; valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred
- Therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot; computers and remote technologies.
- Related clinical/research/pharma work experience.
Benefits/Compensation (if included)
- Company car via FLEET program.
- Annual performance bonus (cash) based on targeted results; employees may be eligible for health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and time off per applicable plans.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Required: none specified.
- Preferred: Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Reporting, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility.
Essential Functions
- Lead strategic, comprehensive territory planning by identifying/cultivating community, academic, and opinion-leader relationships; executing high-quality two-way scientific exchange; mentoring peers; and sharing insights to guide TA strategy.
- Develop, maintain, and execute field strategic plans; identify resource gaps; introduce innovative ideas/programs to support leadership priorities.
- Serve as field lead for pre- and post-launch activities; analyze competitor data, clinical evidence, and scientific positioning to differentiate and influence therapeutic area strategy.
- Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from HCPs, investigators, healthcare systems, and academic centers using clinical data, real-world evidence, and scientific insights for practical, audience-appropriate communications.
Research & Evidence Generation Leadership
- Identify, develop, and execute high-level research support for company- and investigator-initiated initiatives; facilitate research communication; engage investigators; support investigator-initiated studies without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
- Anticipate shifts in competitive/scientific environment and implications for evidence generation and positioning.
Scientific Acumen & Thought Leadership
- Lead journal club dialogue; share scientific updates.
- Lead external scientific engagements (conferences, advisory boards, investigator meetings, approved speaking opportunities).
- Listen/document/synthesize and share medical insights; drive development of scientific materials/frameworks.
Department Operations & Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Field Director to translate national medical strategy into KOL/territory plans; support execution.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and comply with Medical Affairs SOPs and healthcare/compliance requirements.
- Use AI tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates; preference for therapeutic clinical experience; residency/fellowship preferred.
- 6+ years of relevant MSL experience.
- Travel up to 70% (overnights; some weekend commitments).
- Data gathering/analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, competitive landscape analysis.
- Must reside in defined territory; valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred
- Therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot; computers and remote technologies.
- Related clinical/research/pharma work experience.
Benefits/Compensation (if included)
- Company car via FLEET program.
- Annual performance bonus (cash) based on targeted results; employees may be eligible for health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and time off per applicable plans.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Required: none specified.
- Preferred: Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Reporting, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility.