Senior Medical Science Liaison - Immunology (Dermatology) Long Island, NY
Johnson & Johnson
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Central Islip, NY)
United States
Medical Affairs
Senior Medical Science Liaison – Immunology (Dermatology) (Long Island, NY territory)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
- Conduct high-quality two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs; identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
- Build professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs to advance scientific credibility.
- Use MSL tools/insights to plan engagements and proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency/outcomes.
- Identify and address provider educational needs with tailored, scientifically balanced communication.
- Deliver and discuss relevant scientific data; translate complex evidence appropriately and compliantly.
- Generate, consolidate, and share actionable insights to inform medical strategy and cross-functional planning.
- Serve as point-of-contact for investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond promptly to unsolicited external research/clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information.
- Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities; balance short- and long-term objectives.
- Compliantly collaborate in a matrix with internal partners and appropriate role-defined interactions with Sales/Marketing.
- Maintain scientific acumen via self-study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses; support development of others.
- Foster inclusion and belonging; support collaborative One J&J goals.
- Understand regulatory/healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate conduct/ethics policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs.
- Develop/implement performance and development plan and additional leadership projects.
- Complete administrative requirements (e.g., expenses, activity documentation).
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree or equivalent experience required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates.
- 2+ years relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise (research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration).
- Ability to cover territory with up to 70% travel.
- Must hold a valid US Driver’s License (preferred).
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, and remote technologies.
- Commitment to emerging technologies (e.g., AI).
- Related clinical, research, or pharma experience.
Benefits (time off; subject to policy/date of hire)
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO: 48; WA: 56); Holiday pay incl. floating holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate family) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours; Volunteer Leave: 32 hours; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
Application instructions
- Apply via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers (accommodation request notice only; no other application steps stated).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
- Conduct high-quality two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs; identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
- Build professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs to advance scientific credibility.
- Use MSL tools/insights to plan engagements and proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency/outcomes.
- Identify and address provider educational needs with tailored, scientifically balanced communication.
- Deliver and discuss relevant scientific data; translate complex evidence appropriately and compliantly.
- Generate, consolidate, and share actionable insights to inform medical strategy and cross-functional planning.
- Serve as point-of-contact for investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond promptly to unsolicited external research/clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information.
- Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities; balance short- and long-term objectives.
- Compliantly collaborate in a matrix with internal partners and appropriate role-defined interactions with Sales/Marketing.
- Maintain scientific acumen via self-study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses; support development of others.
- Foster inclusion and belonging; support collaborative One J&J goals.
- Understand regulatory/healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate conduct/ethics policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs.
- Develop/implement performance and development plan and additional leadership projects.
- Complete administrative requirements (e.g., expenses, activity documentation).
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree or equivalent experience required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates.
- 2+ years relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise (research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration).
- Ability to cover territory with up to 70% travel.
- Must hold a valid US Driver’s License (preferred).
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, and remote technologies.
- Commitment to emerging technologies (e.g., AI).
- Related clinical, research, or pharma experience.
Benefits (time off; subject to policy/date of hire)
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO: 48; WA: 56); Holiday pay incl. floating holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate family) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours; Volunteer Leave: 32 hours; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
Application instructions
- Apply via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers (accommodation request notice only; no other application steps stated).