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Medical Science Liaison

Location: Field-based, with regular travel across the North West of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 37.5

Imagine your next project as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) where you will serve as a scientific expert, driving evidence-based clinical decisions and collaborating with leading specialists to maximize patient benefits.

This role reports to the Field Medical Head within the Medical department of the J&J Innovative Medicine group. The purpose of this role is to be a scientific expert in the risks and benefits of relevant J&J IM therapeutics and their place in clinical practice and the therapy area, to ensure HCPs and other key stakeholders are well-placed to make evidence-based decisions in their practice, for the benefit of patients. They take lead responsibility for non-promotional external engagement with a defined group of Leading Specialists involved in patient care and access to medicines (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other HCP stakeholders).

They work in the interests of patients, the healthcare system, and J&J IM through quality scientific discussion and communication with Leading Specialists (LS) involved in the relevant therapy area; maintaining at least 80% of time externally focused and being seen as a credible and valuable partner in the delivery of care to patients. Through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan, they contribute to short-term and long-term company goals. They take a proactive role in looking for strategically aligned opportunities to work with LS to optimise evidence generation (IIS, CSS), liaising with GCO, RWE as appropriate.

roles and responsibilities

• Uncovering insights that inform the company on clinical practice, HCP belief and understanding of data and HCP thought processes that guide their clinical practice.

• Where relevant and appropriate, discussing the risks, benefits, and place of J&J IM therapeutics and other data to facilitate evidence-based practice and maximisation of patient benefit (e.g. responding to questions about J&J IM therapeutics from HCPs).

• Identify and delivery proactive engagement opportunities in line with compliance requirements of ABPI code to support the educational development of a broad community of HCPs within aligned TA.

how to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will focus on the required core activities and responsibilities outlined above, and note that you are not expected to perform the following tasks:

• Interact with press or media

• Provide medical information standard letters to external customers

• Create medical information standard letters

• Monitor IIS

• Final medical sign off for copy approval

• Develop the strategy for the therapy area

• Lead a code complaint

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply directly to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.