Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

Johnson & Johnson

. Serve as the field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products
Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and medical objectives
Conduct two-way scientific exchange with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
Develop professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs
Use MSL tools and insights to guide customer engagement and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities
Leverage AI tools and insights to improve decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes
Identify provider educational needs and deliver tailored, scientifically balanced responses
Present complex clinical evidence through clear, effective, stakeholder-adapted scientific dialogue
Collect and share actionable insights informing medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions
Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies
Respond to unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while adapting to evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities
Collaborate compliantly with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally
Maintain knowledge of regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, and Medical Affairs policies
Develop a performance and development plan with the direct manager and conduct leadership projects
Complete administrative requirements, including expense reports and activity documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.)
Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience
2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL
Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, including in-territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events
Must hold a valid US Driver’s License Preferred
Residency/fellowship preferred
Knowledge or experience of therapeutic area
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies
Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
Located in a major metro area; Baltimore, Rockville, or Washington DC preferred

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; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support