Research Liaison Officer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Medical Affairs Group

Medical Science Liaison

Scientific/Technology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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This is a field-based role available in all cities within Western Canada. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based advocate of JJIM Medical Sciences and are accountable for the execution of the Medical Sciences Plan. They are the scientific point of contact for key individuals (KIs) in a given territory and help address medical, scientific and research needs.

Maintaining up-to-date scientific expertise with regular attendance at key scientific/clinical/economic conferences, training sessions and preceptorships to translate data into applicable knowledge and communication platform.

Disseminating, reviewing and presenting clinical and scientific data in a balanced, unbiased manner, to key opinion leaders and other HCPs, in group and one-on-one settings.

Building strong relationships with HCPs based on scientific credibility.

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

Ensuring a regional scientific leadership strategy via credible and informed scientific dialogue with KIs.

Leading/participating in medical and scientific forums (e.g., ad boards and medical education events) where KIs are involved.

Supporting phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development program

Being a critical contributor to site identification, patient enrollment, and follow-up visits.

Assisting in the interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses, and research collaboration with investigators

Supporting investigator-initiated studies by fielding and assessing research requests, aligning investigator interests with JJIM’s research needs, and engaging investigators to ensure the successful execution and satisfactory completion of studies.

Analyzing data – new and post hoc – to develop insights and contribute to publications as appropriate.

Access, Medical Education, Sales and Marketing etc. Partnering and collaborate with in-house business partners to facilitate ongoing exchange of clinical information.

Providing regional medical perspective to influence the integrated Medical Affairs plan which complements the ILCP (Integrated Lifecycle) plans.

Supporting the Medical Science publication plan.

A minimum of a University degree in science or health-related field at a minimum with significant therapeutic-area experience is required

MD and/or PhD, PharmD preferred

Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely

Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision making with relevant stakeholders

Scientific knowledge, curiosity, familiarity and interest to keep abreast of scientific trends within the therapeutic area

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and follow through in a field-based role

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs

Ability to travel nationally as well as internationally

Ability to travel up to 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

Minimum of 3 years business 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

Knowledge of the therapeutic area of interest is an asset, should have the ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products, depending on pipeline and/or changing business priorities

Demonstrated experience of managing clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing significant programs from study concept to publication

Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $104,000 to $179,400 CAD.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

104,000 to $179,400 CAD