Medical Science Liaison, Lung Cancer

Janssen Pharmaceutical, Companies of Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison- Lung Cancer. The position is based in Quebec, also covering the Atlantic provinces.

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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for execution of the Medical Science Plan. They are the point of contact for key opinion leaders (KOLs) in a given territory to support their medical, scientific and research needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to influence the Evidence Generation plan, which complements the Integrated Lifecycle plans.
• Support the Medical Science publication plan.
• Review, disseminate and present relevant clinical and scientific data in a fair-balanced, unbiased manner, to KOLs and other Health Care Professionals (HCPs), in group and one-on-one settings.
• Build trusted, positive relationships with KOLs, some highly academic, and HCPs based on scientific credibility, clear engagement plans and metrics.
• Efficiently collaborate with, provide sound advice to, and support business partners (i.e. Access, Medical Education, Sales and Marketing … etc.) as appropriate.
• Actively participate in the preparation and conduct of medical and scientific forums organized by Janssen (e.g. Advisory Boards, Steering Committees, etc.).
• Assist in the interpretation of clinical trial outcomes, post-hoc analyses, and real-world data.
• Analyze data – new and post-hoc – and remain abreast of scientific advancements in the assigned therapeutic area.
• Support investigator-initiated studies by receiving and assessing research requests, aligning investigator interests with Janssen’s research needs, and engaging investigators to ensure the successful execution and satisfactory completion of studies.
• Collect and communicate relevant insights from KOLs to support and progress TA strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date scientific expertise in lung cancer through regular attendance at scientific and medical conferences, training sessions, personal reading, and preceptorships to translate data into an applicable knowledge and communication platform.
• Assist in responding to HCPs requesting compassionate drug for their patients.
• Support local and global clinical development programs; act as key contributor to site identification, patient enrollment, follow-up visits and communication with study investigators.
• Identify and/or develop scientific communication materials (presentation slide decks) for use with and dissemination to HCPs through contacts and meetings, and provide congress support as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel ~50% of the time, to cover the assigned territory within Canada and, limited, internationally, as this is a customer facing position.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, assimilate and distill large amounts of information
• Pharm.D. or Ph.D, or similar advanced degree, is required.
• Highly developed presentation skills with the ability to effectively simplify and communicate complex material to a diverse array of audiences is required
• Business insight required, including prioritization skills and big picture orientation
• Critical thinking and positive track record of excellent execution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships
• Strong clinical and/or scientific background or prior experience working in Oncology is highly desirable
• Past experience in the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred
• Fluently bilingual in French and English is required
• Strong project management skills and ability to impact decision-making with relevant partners based on sound scientific knowledge
• Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs
• Excellent collaborator interested in sharing knowledge and mentoring/educating colleagues and peers is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be able to manage simultaneous priorities, and follow through in a field-based role
• Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in managing clinical / scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing significant programs from study concept to publication is an asset
• Scientific knowledge, curiosity, familiarity and interest to stay on top of emerging data and scientific trends within the therapeutic area
• Past experience as a Medical Science Liaison is highly preferred
• Ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products, depending on pipeline and/or changing business priorities is an asset
• Proficiency in effectively communicating information to KOLs, as well as non-experts

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Primary Location

NA-CA-Quebec

Other Locations

NA-Canada

Organization

Janssen Inc. (7710)

Job Function

Medical Science Liaison