Field Director – Lymphoid & Myeloid Malignancies

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead an LMM Medical Science Liaison regional team .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $168,000 - $290,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Medical Science Liaison teams, providing scientific and clinical support, and executing Medical Affairs programs. Proficient in data analysis, strategic planning, and fostering cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceData Gathering And AnalysisTeam Leadership And DevelopmentStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertiseResearch ExperienceProblem SolvingCompetitive Landscape AnalysisAI LiteracyPerformance Metrics ManagementStakeholder InfluenceScientific StorytellingPresentation SkillsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptive CommunicationCoaching And FeedbackResilience

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsData Analysis SoftwarePerformance DashboardsCompliance Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMD

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsHealthcare ComplianceTherapeutic AreaField Medical AffairsHCP EngagementScientific ProjectsRegional StrategyTeam Performance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an LMM Medical Science Liaison regional team
Provide scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to healthcare professionals and internal partners regarding current and future LMM products
Partner with the TAL to set and drive regional and organized-provider strategy
Translate Therapeutic Area and Medical Affairs strategy into regional priorities, measurable objectives, and execution
Conduct routine strategy reviews with MSL direct reports using data, insights, AI tools, and performance trends
Coach, support, and develop direct reports through feedback, field observation, skills frameworks, and career planning
Execute field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement
Ensure direct reports demonstrate scientific acumen, presentation skills, professional credibility, stakeholder influence, adaptive communication, and scientific storytelling
Stay abreast of scientific information and disease states and coach the team
Ensure collection, analysis, and communication of high-quality actionable Medical Insights
Lead the team through ambiguity and shifting priorities with resilience, accountability, and integrity
Coordinate with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross-functional partners
Provide oversight of activities in accordance with regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines
Manage regional team performance through field visits, 1:1s, coaching, feedback, training, dashboards, and metrics
Ensure MSL territory plans are strategic, current, and actionable
Manage special projects and cross-functional support activities
Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse high-performing team
Provide career and succession planning
Complete administrative duties, expense approvals, metric reports, compliance documentation, and operational reporting
Communicate MSL team achievements, insights, and impact to internal partners and leadership
Lead scientific projects and programs and translate field intelligence into strategic recommendations
Participate in business planning and cross-functional/company initiatives
Establish scalable processes that improve alignment, efficiency, compliance, and shared-goal execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a master’s degree is required
PharmD, PhD, MD highly preferred
Minimum of 8 years required
A minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience required
A minimum of 2 years of MSL experience required
Clinical/research experience preferred
TA-related experience preferred
Previous people management responsibility preferred
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis
Must live in their assigned region and in close proximity to an airport
Regional travel of approximately 60%, including overnight travel, periodic national scientific congresses, and key strategic/scientific meetings at the corporate office in Horsham, PA/Titusville, NJ
A valid US driver’s license
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Disability accommodation support during the interview process