Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology; Dermatology - Georgia

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Senior Medical Science Liaison – Dermatology to be based in the Georgia territory, which includes but is not limited to Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Gainesville, and Savannah, GA.

• Alpharetta, GA
• Athens, GA
• Atlanta, GA
• Augusta, GA
• Columbus, GA
• Cornelia, GA
• Duluth, GA
• Fayetteville, GA
• Gainesville, GA
• Georgia (Any City)
• Lawrenceville, GA
• Macon, GA
• Marietta, GA
• Savannah, GA

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL serves as a strategic scientific partner, integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Engage in high‑quality, two‑way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking, serves as a resource, and identifies trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps in the relevant disease area.
• Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs to advance scientific credibility.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements and proactively uncover gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Identify provider educational needs and address them with tailored responses, framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner that advances learning.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Collect and submit high‑quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities by generating, consolidating, and sharing insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross‑functional discussions.
• Provide point‑of‑contact support to investigators and internal partners for company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
• Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short‑term execution with longer‑term medical objectives and adapting plans based on evolving data and compliance considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing—demonstrating a strong understanding of the matrixed environment and contributing objective, forward‑looking scientific perspectives.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self‑study, journal clubs, educational seminars, congresses, and peer discussions while supporting the development of others’ scientific and clinical acumen.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities served and supports collaborative One J&J goals at local and national levels.
• Develop thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines, corporate policies on business conduct and ethical behavior, and Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with direct manager, develop and implement a performance and development plan and conduct additional leadership projects that contribute to medical planning, enhance competitiveness, and advance organizational capabilities.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).

• Doctorate level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD,…