Job Description

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

US010 PA Horsham - 800/850 Ridgeview Dr

Job Description:

The Head Field Based Medical Psoriatic Disease, is responsible for establishing the vision and strategy for the MSL team, including accountability for execution and attainment of medical objectives in compliant alignment with the business strategy.

They will be responsible for ensuring that the MSL team receives a high-level of direction, training, coaching, and development via oversight of the regional Field Directors and in collaboration with the HQ TA team and MSL training and analytics team.

The individual will be accountable for team delivery of high-quality communications regarding the science and clinical applications of our products and/or the disease state to external stakeholders on a regional and national level, acquiring important insights about current practice, treatment landscape, and emerging scientific and clinical data following compliance policies. The ideal candidate will have a record of strong leadership combined with outstanding business acumen and clinical expertise as this individual is expected to build strong cross-functional relationships with internal colleagues as well as external relationships with HCPs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintains a high level of therapeutic area medical and scientific expertise and business acumen to support brand strategy and to coach/develop team
• Translates medical strategic priorities into clear field medical goals, objectives, and initiatives with performance metrics to demonstrate the value proposition of the Field Medical team
• Works with Field Directors to develop the external KOL and HCP engagement strategy to maximize field territory plans
• Cross-functional collaboration within Medical Affairs, US Commercial, Clinical Development, Business Development, and other functions for synergistic opportunities
• Management and development of all team members including hiring, training, mentoring, coaching, performance management, and career development
• Routine oversight of team metrics/requirements to ensure appropriate coaching/intervention for Field Directors and MSLs as needed
• Participates in ride-alongs with MSLs and Field Directors within territories as well as observation at Advisory Boards, congresses, etc. for coaching and development purposes
• Leverage data analytics and new technology to increase the ability to identify and segment thought leaders and clinical authorities, and improve operational effectiveness with metrics and dashboards in the field
• Continues to refine process for collection, interpretation, and timely communication of meaningful field-gathered insights to internal partners
• Determine headcount capacity and directly accountable for an operating budget and alignment with US medical affairs resource needs

• An Advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD or MD is required

• Minimum of 2-3 years previous MSL management responsibility is required with demonstrated success
• A minimum of 10 years of Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research & Development experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required
• Oncology experience is required.
• Residency/fellowship experience is highly preferred.
• Travel: up to 60% annual domestic travel. Must live near an airport and must be available to attend periodic scientific congresses and key internal meetings.

The expected compensation for this role is: $193,000- $387,000.

This is a remote role available in multiple cities within the United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference. Please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from various locations to apply.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Job Tags

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