Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Dermatology) - Northern New Jersey
Johnson & Johnson
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Bridgewater, NJ)
United States
Medical Affairs
Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Dermatology (Northern New Jersey territory)
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as a field-based scientific and clinical expert; strategic scientific partner integrating internal/external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.
- Develop and enhance relationships with KOLs and HCP teams; provide fair, balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education via evidence-based exchange.
- Stay current on scientific/treatment landscape trends by critically evaluating emerging data; support investigator-initiated studies (facilitate exchange; connect investigators to internal research/grant processes) per policies.
- Create and execute a territory scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
- Use MSL tools/AI insights to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities; improve decision-making and efficiency.
- Identify provider educational needs; deliver tailored, balanced scientific presentations and discussions.
- Collect and submit actionable insights to inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions.
- Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries promptly with compliant information.
- Compliantly collaborate in matrix (MSL partners, R&D, Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations; role-defined interactions with Sales/Marketing).
- Demonstrate scientific acumen through ongoing learning, journal clubs, seminars, and congresses; support development of others.
- Understand regulatory/health care compliance guidelines, corporate conduct policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs; complete administrative tasks accurately.
Qualifications
- Doctorate level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Provider, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates (therapeutic clinical experience preferred).
- 2+ years relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Ability to support territory with up to 70% travel.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot; computers and remote technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to emerging technologies (AI).
- Related clinical/research/pharma experience.
Benefits (time off)
- 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: 240 hours immediate (extended: 40/year); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours/52-week period; Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as a field-based scientific and clinical expert; strategic scientific partner integrating internal/external data to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.
- Develop and enhance relationships with KOLs and HCP teams; provide fair, balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information and education via evidence-based exchange.
- Stay current on scientific/treatment landscape trends by critically evaluating emerging data; support investigator-initiated studies (facilitate exchange; connect investigators to internal research/grant processes) per policies.
- Create and execute a territory scientific engagement plan aligned to Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
- Use MSL tools/AI insights to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities; improve decision-making and efficiency.
- Identify provider educational needs; deliver tailored, balanced scientific presentations and discussions.
- Collect and submit actionable insights to inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions.
- Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries promptly with compliant information.
- Compliantly collaborate in matrix (MSL partners, R&D, Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations; role-defined interactions with Sales/Marketing).
- Demonstrate scientific acumen through ongoing learning, journal clubs, seminars, and congresses; support development of others.
- Understand regulatory/health care compliance guidelines, corporate conduct policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs; complete administrative tasks accurately.
Qualifications
- Doctorate level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Provider, etc.); post-graduate experience required for doctoral candidates (therapeutic clinical experience preferred).
- 2+ years relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
- Ability to support territory with up to 70% travel.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
Preferred
- Residency/fellowship; therapeutic area knowledge/experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot; computers and remote technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to emerging technologies (AI).
- Related clinical/research/pharma experience.
Benefits (time off)
- 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: 240 hours immediate (extended: 40/year); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours/52-week period; Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.