Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology Pacific Region

Job Description

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Pacific Region. The candidate should be based in California.

We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who specializes in cardiovascular medicine within Johnson & Johnson Medtech Electrophysiology. In this role, you will drive key initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Scientific Affairs team and the academic/non‑academic surgical community.

This is a business‑critical role that requires a combination of commercial/field/business acumen and Med Affairs/Clinical Affairs background. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between J&J and our electrophysiology customers by maintaining thorough knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business/strategy objectives and goals, and staying updated on current literature and data in cardiac electrophysiology.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the cardiac ablation field.
• Act as a scientific authority in cardiac electrophysiology, providing medical and scientific education to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Product Management, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, and Research & Development, to provide scientific input and insights.
• Communicate and streamline complex scientific information effectively to healthcare professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our cardiac ablation and diagnostic platforms; e.g., provide clinical support during voice‑of‑customer sessions.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure to provide up‑to‑date insights and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs to enhance awareness and understanding of the platforms.
• Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise and maintaining open lines of communication with the external KOLs and authors.
• Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure a deep understanding of the scientific message.
• Participate in internal trainings to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of our cardiac electrophysiology platforms.
• Organize, analyze, and review or report on customer, scientific, and market information on pre‑launch and marketed products.
• Develop educational materials and support programs for personnel.
• Discuss investigator‑initiated and collaborative study concepts with clinicians.

• Doctoral Degree is required (PhD, MD, DO, etc.).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the biotech/medtech industry.
• Previous experience in cardiovascular medicine is highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Clinical Sciences/Medical Science Liaison role.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, ideally electrophysiology.
• Insights within the interventional cardiology and/or electrophysiology space is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Highly self‑motivated, independent, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
• Given the focus of the role for US…