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Toronto, ON, CA

Medical Scientific Liaison Immunology, Janssen Inc., Toronto, ON-9483121114

Description

As a member of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Inc. is dedicated to addressing and solving the most important unmet medical needs in pain management, psychiatry, oncology, psoriasis, virology, anemia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, gastroenterology and women's health. Driven by our commitment to the passionate pursuit of science for the benefit of patients, we work together to bring innovative ideas, products and services to patients around the world.

Position Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) holds primary responsibility for the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan. They are the point of contact for key opinion leaders (KOLs) in a given territory and help answer their medical, scientific and research needs within specific guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

Disseminate, review and present clinical and scientific data in a balanced, unbiased manner, to key opinion leaders and other HCP's, in group and one-on-one settings

Build strong relationships with HCP's and be recognized regionally as a medical and scientific authority

Develop scientific communication materials (slide presentations) for dissemination to HCPs through contacts and meetings and provide congress support

Ensure a regional scientific leadership strategy via credible and informed scientific dialogue with KOLs

Accountable for relationships with top KOLs their region (development and sustainability through clear engagement plans)

Lead/participate in medical and scientific forums (e.g. ad boards and CMEs) where KOLs are involved

Support phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development program. Critical contributor to site identification, patient enrollment, and follow-up visits. Assist in the interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses, and research collaboration with investigators

Support investigator initiated studies by fielding and assessing research requests, aligning investigator interests with Janssen's research needs, and engaging investigators to insure the successful execution and satisfactory completion of studies

Analyze data - new and post hoc - to develop insights and contribute to publications as appropriate

Provide expert-level clinical consultation and support to business partners (e.g. CME events, training of representatives, etc)

Partner and collaborate with in-house business partners to facilitate ongoing exchange of clinical information

Provide regional medical perspective to influence the medical affairs plan

Keep abreast of scientific literature/clinical data, relating to their therapeutic area and translate data into applicable knowledge and communication platform

Support the Medical Affairs publication plan

Qualifications


Graduate degree (Master's Degree at a minimum); Pharm.D. Ph.D., M.D. an asset

Minimum of 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which can be balanced against a strong clinical and/or scientific background in a relevant therapy area - proven track record of contribution to commercial, medical and/or clinical development strategies

Depending on the MSL Therapeutic area of responsibility, the knowledge of the therapeutic area of interest is an asset, however, depending on pipeline products and/or changing priorities, the candidate must be willing to learn about other therapeutic areas and products. Candidates should have a proven ability to learn quickly and assimilate and distill large amounts of information

Demonstrated experience of managing clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing significant programs from start to finish (publication)

Strong knowledge of GCP, Rx&D code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures. Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOP's

Strategic thinking and positive track record of flawless execution

Proven ability to effectively communicate information and in particular to KOLs, as well as non-experts

Customer expertise especially scientific leadership in their therapy area - strong and strategic relationships with KOLs

Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely as required

Excellent analytical, results oriented project management, facilitation and consultative skills to influence decision making

Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into corporate strategies

Scientific knowledge, curiosity, familiarity and interest on keeping ahead of scientific trends within the therapeutic area is required

Ability to assist in publications

Demonstrated track record of success in strategic physician lead events

Demonstrates ability to take initiative, multitask and follow through in a field based role

Excellent strategic influencing skills

Bilingualism in French and English is an asset (required in Quebec)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs

Ability to travel internationally

Ability to travel 60-70 % of the time (customer facing position). Overnight travel may be required as much as 1-2 times per week on average, depending upon region covered.

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Primary Location:North America-Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Organization: Janssen Inc. (7710)
Travel:Yes, 75% of the time