Medical Science Liaison – Hematology

Johnson & Johnson

Medical Science Liaison managing relationships with key opinion leaders and health care professionals. Focused on scientific exchange and advancing innovative therapies in hematology in Central California.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and learning over time in the relevant disease area.
Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.
Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions.
Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
Identify, collect and submit high quality actionable insights in a timely manner aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy and cross functional discussions at the territory level.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research from external stakeholders.
Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders within a matrixed internal environment to support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals, and scientific exchange activities, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate, role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas – regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
In collaboration with Field Director (manager), MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan and may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.
Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including documentation of activities and expense reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic area clinical experience.
Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Research and/or health care system knowledge.
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, and cross functional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel (in territory & for internal meetings & congresses).
Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.
Preferred: 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in MSL role.
2+ years of therapeutic area experience is preferred.
Residency/fellowship preferred.
Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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 the 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical ExpertiseProblem SolvingCompetitive Landscape AnalysisStrategic ThinkingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal InfluenceEffective CommunicationCollaborationCultural Inclusion

Certifications

Board CertificationValid US Driver's License