Senior Immunology Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Immunology Medical Science Liaison managing scientific relationships with healthcare professionals in Brazil. Engaging with HCPs to shape medical behavior and provide education.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRio de Janeiro • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep scientific knowledge in immunology and the ability to interpret scientific data, while effectively communicating and influencing healthcare professionals to adopt innovative medical practices. Proficient in executing KOL engagement plans and field medical educational events to enhance stakeholder relationships and drive product adoption.

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Deep Scientific Knowledge in ImmunologyExperience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)Strong Communication and Presentation SkillsProficient in MS OfficeWillingness to Travel 70%

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Hard Skills

Scientific Data InterpretationKOL Engagement PlanningField Medical Education ExecutionClinical Practice InfluenceStakeholder Relationship Building

Soft Skills

TeamworkLeadershipInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreePhD

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAcademic ResearchMedical StrategiesProduct LifecyclePublic Health Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acts as the scientific medical reference for internal and external stakeholders
Builds relationships with community and academic healthcare professionals (HCPs), focusing on influencing clinical practice through scientific exchange
Communicates the value of innovation-related attributes (e.g., efficacy, safety, adherence, quality of life [QoL]) to secure endorsement from stakeholders
Executes field medical educational events focused on near-launch products and key in-line products
Shapes medical practice by influencing HCP behavior during product pre-launch phases — prepares the healthcare environment and medical community, accelerating adoption (engagement of principal investigators and pre-approval access programs)
Designs and executes the KOL engagement plan in line with strategy and validated by MAF and other internal business partners
Ensures ongoing medical education aligned with the KOL engagement plan, monitoring adoption of new knowledge and identifying barriers to practice change for innovative products
Responds to scientific inquiries from HCPs, investigators, health systems and public health decision-makers, integrating scientific data into real-world practice to meet stakeholder needs
Collects field insights on scientific knowledge, treatment paradigms, competitors, unmet medical needs and opportunities
Works collaboratively in the daily activities of the GFC, implementing medical strategies aligned to the product lifecycle
Identifies potential sites and supports site recruitment when required, in alignment with the Head of TA/Medical Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep scientific knowledge in immunology and ability to interpret scientific data
Relevant experience in healthcare or academic research
Previous experience as an MSL
Fluent in English
Proficient in MS Office
Willingness to travel 70% of the time
Valid driver's license (category B)
Master's degree and PhD are desirable
Strong communication and presentation skills
Business mindset
Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix organization and maintain peer relationships with Lead Experts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusion and diversity
Inclusive work environment