Senior Immunology Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Immunology Medical Science Liaison supporting physicians and HCPs with scientific knowledge. Focusing on medical behavior change and KOL engagement in Brazil.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCuritiba • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep therapeutic area scientific knowledge and the ability to interpret scientific data, while effectively engaging with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to influence medical behavior and support product strategies. Proficient in executing medical education events and KOL engagement plans, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

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Master's DegreeMedical Science Liaison ExperienceDeep Therapeutic Area KnowledgeCommunication And Presentation SkillsProficient In MS Office

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Hard Skills

Scientific Data InterpretationMedical Education Event ExecutionKOL Engagement PlanningField Interaction Insight GatheringHealthcare System Knowledge

Soft Skills

TeamworkLeadershipInfluencing SkillsBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Type-B Driver's License

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAcademic ResearchStakeholder EngagementMedical Practice ChangePipeline Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Is a scientific medical reference for internal and external stakeholders
Builds relationships with community and academic HCPs focusing on changing medical behavior through the exchange of scientific knowledge
Conveys the value of the attributes related to the innovation (ie, efficacy, safety, effectiveness, adherence, QoL) to gain attribute endorsement with stakeholders
Executes field medical educational events focused on pipeline close to launch and key in-line products
Shapes the medical practice by changing behaviors within the HCP community during product pre-launch phases
Designs and executes the KOL engagement plan according to strategy and validated by MAF and other internal business partners
Ensures continued medical education aligned with the KOL engagement plan
Responds to scientific inquiries of HCPs / investigators / health care systems and public health decision makers
Gathers insights from field interactions regarding scientific knowledge, treatments paradigms, competitors, medical needs and opportunities
Works collaboratively in daily GFC work, in the implementation of medical strategies aligned with the product life cycle
Identifies potential sites and support sites recruitment when needed in alignment with the TA Head/Medical Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree
Deep therapeutic area scientific knowledge and skills to interpret scientific data
Relevant work experience in health care or academic research
Previous experience as MSL
Proficient in English
Proficient in MS Office
Available to travel 70% of the time
Valid type-B drivers’ license
Doctoral degree is desirable
Communication and presentation skills
Business acumen
Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix organization and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Leading Specialists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development