Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Dermatology) - Northern New Jersey
Johnson & Johnson
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Parsippany, NJ)
United States
Medical Affairs
Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology (Northern New Jersey territory)
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a strategic field-based scientific/clinical expert integrating internal and external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
- Conduct high-quality two-way scientific exchange with KOLs/HCPs; identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs.
- Use MSL tools/AI to enhance engagement strategy, decision-making, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Identify provider educational needs and deliver tailored, scientifically balanced information.
- Translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussions; ask questions and clarify misconceptions.
- Collect and submit actionable insights to inform medical strategy and asset planning.
- Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond promptly to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries with compliant, objective information.
- Execute Medical Affairs strategy; collaborate compliantly in a matrix environment.
- Perform administrative tasks accurately (e.g., expense reports/documentation).
Qualifications (Required)
- Doctorate-level degree or equivalent (PharmD/PhD/MD/APR, etc.); post-graduate experience for doctoral candidates (preference: therapeutic clinical experience).
- 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
- Ability to travel up to 70%.
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers and remote technologies.
- AI/ emerging tech learning; related clinical/research/pharma experience.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Anticipated base pay range: $137,000–$235,750.
- Eligible benefits include: Vacation (120 hrs/yr), Sick time (40 hrs/yr; Colorado 48; Washington 56), Floating Holidays (13 days/yr), Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40 hrs/yr), Parental Leave (480 hrs), Bereavement Leave (240 hrs immediate / 40 hrs extended), Caregiver Leave (80 hrs/52-week period; 10 days), Volunteer Leave (32 hrs/yr), Military Spouse Time-Off (80 hrs/yr).
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a strategic field-based scientific/clinical expert integrating internal and external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
- Conduct high-quality two-way scientific exchange with KOLs/HCPs; identify trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs.
- Use MSL tools/AI to enhance engagement strategy, decision-making, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Identify provider educational needs and deliver tailored, scientifically balanced information.
- Translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussions; ask questions and clarify misconceptions.
- Collect and submit actionable insights to inform medical strategy and asset planning.
- Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond promptly to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries with compliant, objective information.
- Execute Medical Affairs strategy; collaborate compliantly in a matrix environment.
- Perform administrative tasks accurately (e.g., expense reports/documentation).
Qualifications (Required)
- Doctorate-level degree or equivalent (PharmD/PhD/MD/APR, etc.); post-graduate experience for doctoral candidates (preference: therapeutic clinical experience).
- 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
- Ability to travel up to 70%.
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers and remote technologies.
- AI/ emerging tech learning; related clinical/research/pharma experience.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Anticipated base pay range: $137,000–$235,750.
- Eligible benefits include: Vacation (120 hrs/yr), Sick time (40 hrs/yr; Colorado 48; Washington 56), Floating Holidays (13 days/yr), Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40 hrs/yr), Parental Leave (480 hrs), Bereavement Leave (240 hrs immediate / 40 hrs extended), Caregiver Leave (80 hrs/52-week period; 10 days), Volunteer Leave (32 hrs/yr), Military Spouse Time-Off (80 hrs/yr).