Senior Medical Science Liaison – Uro-Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

. Act as a scientific expert on prostate cancer within the assigned region .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 €67,500 - €106,835 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prostate cancer and uro-oncology, with strong capabilities in medical strategy development, clinical study planning, and effective communication with key opinion leaders and medical professionals. Proficient in both German and English, with a collaborative mindset and project management skills to support scientific partnerships and educational initiatives.

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Prostate Cancer ExpertiseClinical Study PlanningProject Management SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Medical Strategy DevelopmentScientific ExchangeData Gap IdentificationInterventional Study ExecutionMedical Education PlanningInvestigator EngagementTreatment Algorithm KnowledgeScientific Literature EvaluationAdvisory Board SupportCongress Representation

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetResilienceProfessional DemeanorHands-On Mentality

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctoral Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Uro-OncologyKey Opinion Leader NetworkMedical AffairsClinical Development ProgramHealth Policy OrganizationsScientific PartnershipsMedical SocietiesProstate Cancer Treatment Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a scientific expert on prostate cancer within the assigned region
Implement the Medical Affairs product and indication plan and build and maintain scientific partnerships
Conduct proactive and reactive scientific exchanges with external clinical and research experts
Communicate in-label product data, the clinical development program, and scientific information on products and indications in development
Implement the centrally approved Medical Plan in the region and coordinate indication-specific topics
Develop strategic knowledge of treatment algorithms, scientific activities, and developments
Identify open scientific questions, data gaps, and unmet medical needs
Develop and implement medical strategies
Identify potential study sites and establish partnerships with study centers
Support the selection of study sites and investigators, as well as the setup, planning, and execution of interventional and non-interventional studies
Prepare for and participate in investigator meetings and present study results
Plan and conduct medical education activities
Scientifically represent the company at national and international congresses, investigator meetings, and medical education events
Provide organizational support for advisory board meetings
Build and expand the key opinion leader network
Engage with professional medical societies and health policy organizations
Evaluate and prepare current medical and scientific information from the literature

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in medicine, natural sciences, or pharmacy; a doctoral degree is preferred.
Sufficient scientific experience in a human medical and clinical context, preferably with experience in uro-oncology, particularly prostate cancer
Alternatively, experience as an MSL or in other medical functions is an advantage.
A hands-on mentality, resilience, and a professional demeanor in unfamiliar or challenging clinical situations are required.
Strong project management skills, experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and a collaborative mindset
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Very good written and spoken German and English
Willingness to travel and the ability to work independently within the region are required.
Experience in clinical study planning and investigator engagement
An established network within professional societies and among KOLs in uro-oncology and/or prostate cancer
Experience in medical education, advisory boards, congresses, and project management
Knowledge of the current prostate cancer treatment landscape and relevant care pathways is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a set target percentage of pay, depending on pay grade and location
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs supporting financial, physical, and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents