Medical Science Liaison in North Ryde, Australia

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

AU009 North Ryde Waterloo Rd

Job Description:

• 2025 Best Places to Work – #1 in Health Industry

• Competitive salary package, flexible work practices , award winning benefits

• Continuous training and development

• Market-leading Portfolio and Exciting Pipeline in Gastroenterology

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com  

THE OPPORTUNITY

The MSL is a field-based, customer-facing role whose purpose is to develop, deliver and engage in scientific communications with Health Care Professionals (HCP) and translate scientific and clinical evidence into clinical practice in line with the company’s medical communication plan. You will represent the scientific face of the company. It is through the exchange of unbiased, scientific and clinical information that you will aim to establish credibility as a peer and build strong trusting relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Clinical Investigators and Healthcare Decision Makers. At times, this may involve the need to evolve HCP mindset, particularly if clinical practice is based on misperceptions of the evidence or based on habitual prescribing behaviour.

As the MSL, you also serves as a bridge with the clinical community to bring relevant, timely and actionable insights to the company. Actionable insights from the field may include identification of gaps in the patient journey, clinical evidence, or medical knowledge of the clinical community. Insights gathered from the field may also support medical affairs, clinical development, marketing or market access in developing company strategy. Through such interactions, scientific communication and collaboration, the ultimate objective is to drive medical adoption of the appropriate medical treatments in the right patients in line with the clinical evidence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will collaborate externally and internally to identify actionable insights and help shape current and future treatment landscape in Haematology, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

• Establish and maintain trusted, scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other HCPs, serving as a resource, responding to research, educational and clinical practice needs that support therapeutic and business priorities.

• Communication of clinical and scientific data at peer level, translating the evidence to address clinical needs and drive patients’ outcomes.

• Identify and address medical education needs by providing educational presentations, responding to unsolicited medical information requests and assisting in the development of medical educational activities.

• Develop, maintain and implement KOL Engagement plans

• Partner with investigators on submission and initial assessment of investigator-initiated study concepts; provide scientific and clinical expertise to support clinical trial initiatives in line with Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

• Collect and communicate clinical insights and intelligence on the market environment, clinical strategies, competition, and other developments relevant to Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine success.

• Prioritise customer-based initiatives and field responsibilities, while balancing administrative duties and project responsibilities.

• Maintain focus and composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal directions.

• Demonstrate high organisational and interpersonal skills and sound judgment in all functions.

• Demonstrate the ability to partner with others to lead or participate in large scale projects.

• Maintain in-depth scientific and therapeutic knowledge, including Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine and competitive products as well as disease states within the franchise.

• Fully understand and apply MSL SOP’s/guidelines and company HCC/Regulatory/Legal guidelines.

• Work as part of a broader cross-functional team to align scientific and medical strategies and deliver value to our customers and patients.

ITS ALL ABOUT YOU

You will have a genuine passion and drive to work within this exciting and dynamic therapeutic area. Your ability to build trusted partnerships, grasp multiple complex disease areas quickly and critically analyse clinical data combined with your exceptional engagement and communication skills will ensure your success in this role.

• You will have a good understanding of clinical research, data analysis, clinical landscape, publications, and well-developed commercial acumen from cross functional collaboration.

• You will need to be comfortable and experienced in establishing relationships and communicating with external stakeholders including global and national experts.

• This is a field-based role and travel of around 50% will be required.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in science of health care related profession with strong scientific or clinical background in relevant therapeutic area.

• Postgraduate qualifications in science, medicine, public health, or drug development Desired.

• At least 2 years of prior experience as an MSL essential

• Immunology background, with deep scientific and/or clinical knowledge strongly preferred.

Johnson & Johnson, as a world leader across multiple therapy areas, offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow across a broad range of those therapeutic areas. We encourage candidates with a strong desire to learn and a willingness to adapt to new challenges to apply.

COMPANY CULTURE

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Continuous training and support.

• Award-winning leadership development programs.

• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.

• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

WHY CHOOSE US:

• Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.

• Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.

• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents.

• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community.

• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off.

• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritize self-care.

• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $720 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support.

• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind.

And much more…