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Johnson & JohnsonThe Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Hematology Medical Affairs, with a focus on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), is responsible for building trusted scientific relationships with Key Individuals (KIs) and implementing the medical strategy and Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP) through high-quality scientific exchange. The MSL engages with KIs using relevant medical and scientific information, identifies and gathers actionable insights and unmet medical needs, and brings these insights back to the organization to inform and optimize the medical strategy. The MSL is responsible for executing the AML MSL plan and iMAP while actively contributing to the continuous evolution of the MSL and broader medical strategy. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining trusted scientific relationships with KIs in the assigned therapeutic area and executing the medical plan through high-quality scientific exchange; conducting fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous communications with healthcare professionals (HCPs); and identifying, gathering, analyzing, and communicating insights and unmet medical needs to support medical advancement in the therapeutic area and maximize the value of J&J products. At Specialist level, in addition to these responsibilities, the role leads projects and key initiatives within the MSL group in the assigned therapeutic area and drives them to successful completion; proactively leverages emerging medical and scientific information, engages KIs in timely scientific discussions, and further strengthens trusted relationships; analyzes and identifies key MSL insights and communicates them to the Disease Area (DA) team to support the development and refinement of the DA strategy and Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP); and contributes to the development and mentoring of less-experienced MSLs within the DA. At Senior Specialist level, in addition to the responsibilities above, the role leads and ensures the successful execution of cross-functional projects and initiatives across the MSL organization and the Medical Affairs DA team; serves as a key contributor to the development and refinement of the DA strategy and Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP); builds strong, trusted scientific relationships with KIs through the interpretation, synthesis, and communication of complex scientific and clinical data; and contributes to the development of the MSL strategy for the assigned DA and enhances the capabilities of DA team members. The role involves extensive interaction with external and internal stakeholders, including physicians, KOLs and other KIs, healthcare professionals, researchers, R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Post-Marketing Surveillance, HPMA, Communications, Sales and Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams and leaders in Japan, Asia Pacific, and globally.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in medical science, life science, or a related field. - Bachelor's degree or above is required. - Strong presentation and communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Business-level communication skills in both Japanese and English. - Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to the Johnson & Johnson Credo values, relevant company policies, and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) in medical science, life science, or a related field. - Doctoral degree in medical science, life science, or a related field. - Pharmacist qualification. - Two or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, academia, or a medical institution. - Experience in clinical development, Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or scientific research. - Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Insights, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Experience, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Execution Focus, Interpersonal Influence, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Technologically Savvy.
