Principal Medical Science Liaison | Remote (Eastern Region US)

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Medical Science Liaison for Johnson & Johnson Vision. This position is remote based, supporting the Eastern region of the US. The ideal candidate will reside within the Southeast region.

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Summary

The Principal Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the Johnson and Johnson Vision (JJV) Medical Affairs team. This position provides a strategic connection between our external customers (Key Opinion Leaders and Eye Care Professionals) and internal stakeholders. This Principal MSL is accountable for delivering medical, scientific, and technical information and insights, and initiating & maintaining relationships, internally and externally, to increase awareness of JJV's products and relevant disease states.

• Maintain advanced clinical knowledge of new and growing relevant eye health disease states, advancements in science and evidence in relevant categories.
• Provide medical, scientific, and technical information to relevant customers.
• Initiate and maintain relationships to increase awareness of JJV's products and disease states by designing, developing, and delivering effective presentations and by coordinating symposia and continuing education seminars.
• Collect and follow up on unsolicited medical information requests and assisting in the developing novel clinical study ideas.
• Develop and provide clinical information to current and potential key opinion leaders. Coordinate continuing educational workshops, seminars and programs for relevant health care workers, physicians, and scientists.
• Provide analyses of clinical studies to verify information integrity of the company's products.
• Assist with preparation of product presentations for demonstration to thought leaders, medical groups, government agencies and health systems.
• Coordinate policies and procedures for development and provision of medical and technical information relating to the company's products for use by customers.
• Deliver medical information to internal/external health sources as directed.
• Assist in creation of educational, promotional, and reporting materials for use within the company's departments.
• Ethically gather scientific, customer, and market information on prelaunch and marketed products as directed.
• Demonstrate Johnson & Johnson Credo values and a role model of health care compliance, including HIPPA and privacy.

• Advanced Scientific Degree (OD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical work experience in the field of Optometry/Ophthalmology, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer facing role is required.
• Knowledge of eye diseases and ocular health landscape is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships is required.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Strong influencing skills to represent needs of stakeholders is required.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong judgment and balanced decision-making is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and associated hardware.
• A valid driver's license issued in the United States.
• Up to 75% of business travel may be required.

• Proven track record of people and project management is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and take the initiative and persevere to overcome challenges is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of research procedures.
• Experience in understanding the design and execution clinical trials, in particular in the post-market phase.
• Experience in creating and delivering scientific presentations, basic experience in medical writing and a general knowledge of biostatistics.
• Knowledge of product development, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management.
• Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.
• Experience in adverse event management.

• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.