Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Capitol Region

Role: Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology, serving as a scientific and clinical expert for Johnson & Johnson's Immunology portfolio. Responsibilities include developing strategic engagement plans, building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers, delivering balanced scientific education, supporting investigator-initiated studies, and providing compliant scientific insights to inform medical and commercial strategies. The role emphasizes high-quality scientific exchange, leveraging data and AI tools for decision-making, and fostering cross-functional collaborations within Medical Affairs, R&D, and other teams. Qualifications: Doctorate (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent), with at least 2 years of relevant experience as an MSL, especially in immunology or rheumatology. Essential skills include research, data analysis, therapeutic expertise, problem-solving, strategic planning, and proficiency with digital tools. Preferred: residency/fellowship, familiarity with AI, clinical research, and therapeutic area knowledge. High-value specifics include focus on immunological disorders, with a need to support both internal and external scientific initiatives, and support for investigator-led studies. The position involves up to 70% travel within the specified territory, ideally based in major metro areas like Baltimore, Rockville, or Washington DC.