Field Director – Lymphoid & Myeloid Malignancies

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead an LMM Medical Science Liaison regional team providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to healthcare professionals and internal partners .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Science Liaison leadership, strategic planning, and execution of Medical Affairs programs while fostering team development and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and scientific communication to drive impactful healthcare initiatives.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceData Gathering And AnalysisStrategic ThinkingPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertiseResearch ExperienceProblem SolvingCompetitive Landscape AnalysisField Medical Affairs ProgramsScientific StorytellingPerformance MetricsRegulatory ComplianceAI Tools ProficiencyStakeholder Influence

Soft Skills

Interpersonal InfluenceCoaching And DevelopmentAdaptive CommunicationCritical ThinkingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesData Analysis ToolsPerformance DashboardsCompliance Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreePharmDPhDMD

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsHealthcare ComplianceField InsightsCross-Functional CollaborationTeam DevelopmentStrategic RecommendationsEvidence-Generation Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an LMM Medical Science Liaison regional team providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to healthcare professionals and internal partners
Partner with the TAL to set regional and organized-provider strategy and translate Medical Affairs strategy into priorities, objectives, and execution
Conduct strategy reviews with MSL direct reports using data, insights, AI tools, and performance trends
Provide coaching, development, feedback, field observation, and career planning to direct reports
Execute field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement
Ensure MSLs demonstrate appropriate scientific expertise, presentation skills, professional credibility, stakeholder influence, adaptive communication, and scientific storytelling
Stay current on scientific information and disease states and coach the team accordingly
Ensure collection, analysis, and communication of actionable Medical Insights
Lead change through professionalism, accountability, resilience, and integrity
Coordinate with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross-functional partners
Identify solutions and recommend actions to the TAL using critical thinking, risk assessment, and judgment
Provide oversight for regulatory and healthcare compliance and reinforce ethical decision-making
Manage regional team performance through field visits, 1:1s, coaching, feedback, training, development, 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 and identify high-potential talent
Complete administrative duties, expense report approvals, metric reports, compliance documentation, and operational reporting
Communicate team achievements, insights, and impact to internal partners and leadership
Participate in business planning and lead or support proactive field initiatives
Develop regional strategies, provide field insights, identify trends and unmet needs, and support evidence-generation opportunities
Lead scientific projects and programs and translate field intelligence into strategic recommendations
Participate in or lead cross-functional and company initiatives
Establish scalable processes that improve alignment, efficiency, compliance, and cross-functional 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
Minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience required
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 the 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 corporate offices in Horsham, PA/Titusville, NJ
Valid US driver’s license
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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 birth/adoption/foster care
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year