Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and medical objectives .

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and medical objectives
Conduct two-way scientific exchanges with KOLs and HCPs
Build professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs
Use MSL tools and insights to guide territory customer engagement
Leverage AI tools to improve decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes
Identify provider education needs and provide tailored, scientifically balanced responses
Present scientific data and translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful discussions
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 and organizational priorities
Collaborate 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 across internal and external relationships
Maintain knowledge of regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, and Medical Affairs SOPs
Develop performance and development plans and conduct leadership projects with the direct manager
Complete administrative requirements, including expense reports and activity documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.)
Post graduate experience required for Doctoral level candidates; therapeutic clinical experience preferred
2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL
Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise 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
Must hold a valid US Driver’s License Preferred
Residency/fellowship preferred
Knowledge or experience of the therapeutic area preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies
Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience preferred
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; 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 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