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Principal Medical Science Liaison- Diabetes- San Francisco (Central, Northern CA & Nevada)-7227121011

Description

Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Principal Medical Science Liaison - Diabetes to cover the following region: Central CA, Northern CA & Nevada.

Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC is dedicated to providing medical information and consultative support to a number of J&J's pharmaceutical companies. The company's mission is to create the pre-eminent model of scientific excellence in the promotion of public health.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Principal Medical Science Liaison has mastered the MSL position and is able to serve as a model and resource to colleagues and to contribute to the department success. The Principal MSL is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and appropriate product education to health care professionals in compliance with all policies and regulations. She/he must be recognized as an expert in the therapeutic area by key opinion leaders, and may also serve as a therapeutic area expert to internal business partners as required by business needs. The Principal MSL is responsible for building external relationships with recognized experts in the therapeutic area, with the ability to identify and address scientific communication needs and stay abreast of the current scientific trends.

The Principal MSL may participate in multiple scientific research activities under the direction of therapeutic area leadership. Specific activities may include: 1) participating in Life Cycle Management (LCM) and/or Indication Teams to develop data generation and communication strategies; 2) contributing to planning and execution of medical advisory boards; 3) contributing to research activities such as clinical investigator identification and study/project management; and 4) and contributing to scientific meeting presentations, manuscript generation and other approved data distributions.

The Principal MSL is required to conduct all activities under the direction of therapeutic area leadership, and in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.

Qualifications


Advanced degree (MD, PhD or PharmD) OR a Certified Diabetes Educator with a Master's degree or equivalent Advanced degree is required.

Experience in working within a matrix environment is desired.

Subspecialty training, working experience and/or substantive research experience in the Diabetes Therapeutic area is required.

A minimum of 5 years working experience after receipt of terminal degree required.

Previous Medical Science Liaison experience preferred.

Extensive interactions with thought leaders in Diabetes is preferred.

Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies and ICH/GCP guidelines required.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with internal partners in a matrix setting are required.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with key opinion leaders, health authority, payers and other external stakeholders are required.

Working knowledge of drug development and regulatory approval processes required.

Working knowledge of US health care systems and customers; specifically understanding business models and perspectives of managed care, long term care, public sector payers required.

Working knowledge of regulatory and commercial compliance issues relating to research conduct and dissemination of scientific information required.

Excellent project management skills required.

Excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and communication (both written and oral presentation) required.

Must be willing and able to travel approx. 40% travel within the region (Central CA, Northern CA & Nevada)., including some overnight travel is required. Other travel for business meetings as required. Must live close proximity to a major airport and must live within 100 miles the territory border in order to be eligible for consideration.

Must have a valid U.S driver's license and a clean driving record, as incumbent in this role will receive a company car.

Primary Location:North America-United States-California-San Francisco
Organization: Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC (6120)
Relocation: Eligible
No
Travel:Yes, 50% of the time
Job Function: Medical Science Liaison