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Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology – San Francisco, CA

Johnson & J&N Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the San Francisco, CA territory, covering San José, San Mateo, and Sacramento. The position is field‑based and requires frequent travel (~80%).

Job Description

The MSL provides objective, science‑based information and education to opinion leaders (OLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include building relationships, developing a strategic territory plan, presenting data, supporting investigative research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a field‑strategic plan for the territory.
• Respond promptly to unsolicited scientific inquiries from HCPs, investigators, health systems, and academic medical centers, integrating scientific data including real‑world evidence.
• Present data and information appropriately for diverse audiences.
• Execute proactive and reactive outreach plans approved via the legal/HCC exception process.
• Integrate scientific data into real‑world practice to meet customer needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations.
• Anticipate the responses of various stakeholders and tailor engagement accordingly.
• Prioritize franchise‑customer initiatives and field responsibilities while balancing administrative duties and project work.
• Facilitate external‑internal research communication, leveraging standards of care, company‑sponsored trials, and competitor landscape.
• Engage external investigators on unsolicited research inquiries and act as liaison to R&D, Medical Affairs, and operations.
• Provide clinical trial support: identify potential sites, resolve enrollment issues, and participate in site initiation and investigator launch meetings.
• Participate in team calls, trainings, and journal clubs to maintain scientific acumen.
• Attend and lead at scientific conferences, congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.
• Document and share medical insights; synthesize data and insights for the MSL team and partners.
• Perform all administrative requirements timely and compliantly (expense reports, activity documentation).
• Collaborate with field partners and other MSL teams, supporting sales training initiatives.
• Maintain thorough understanding of regulatory/compliance guidelines, corporate policies, and Medical Affairs SOPs.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or equivalent advanced medical degree with +3 years of relevant therapeutic area clinical experience.
• 2‑3 years of relevant work experience, including clinical, research, or related pharma roles.
• Significant experience giving presentations.
• Ability to support travel up to 75‑80%, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.
• A valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.
• Residence within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in dermatology, immunology, or related therapeutic area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and remote technologies.
• Residence in or near San Francisco, CA.

Required Skills

• Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Research & Regulations, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Data Reporting, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research & Development, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated base pay range: $117,000 – $175,500. Pay is inclusive of a long‑term incentive program.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family leave, parental leave, condolence leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time‑off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Accommodation Information

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