Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

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. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

• Great Place to Work® Certified - 2025
• Turn complex science into real-world impact by supporting better treatment decisions and patient outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with leading experts across rheumatology and help shape scientific conversations in the field

ABOUT INNOVATIVE MEDICINE

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

THE OPPORTUNITY

The MSL for rheumatology plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and clinical researchers within the rheumatology field. This position focuses on the dissemination of clinical and scientific information related to Johnson & Johnson innovative rheumatology therapies, supporting the education of stakeholders, and facilitating effective communication of the organisation's research and development initiatives.

In addition, this role is crucial for generating valuable insights from the field, which inform business strategies and decision-making processes. By capturing feedback and perspectives from healthcare professionals and KOLs, the MSL provides the organisation with a deeper understanding of market needs, treatment trends, and competitive dynamics.

This role is critical to our organisation as it bridges the gap between scientific innovation and clinical practice, ensuring that the latest advancements in rheumatological treatments are effectively communicated and understood in the medical community. Ultimately, the impact of this position extends to improved patient outcomes by enabling healthcare professionals to make informed treatment decisions, while also ensuring that the organisation remains aligned with the evolving landscape of rheumatology.

This is a field-based role which requires considerable travel within NSW and interstate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain trusted partnerships with KOLs and HCPs to address research, educational, and clinical needs aligned with business priorities.
• Communicate clinical and scientific data effectively, translating evidence to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain in-depth scientific and therapeutic knowledge, including Johnson & Johnson products and other companies' products for the relevant disease state.
• Gather and share insights on clinical strategies, market landscape, and competitive developments to inform the business.

ABOUT YOU

Skills & Competencies

• Collaboration: Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and establishing partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including global and national experts.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, adept at conveying complex scientific information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Clinical Research and publication understanding: Strong grasp of clinical research methodologies, data analysis, and the clinical landscape related to lung cancer therapies.
• and the ability to interpret and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen: Awareness of the commercial landscape and understanding how scientific data impacts business strategies and healthcare decisions.

Experience or qualifications that are critical to this position

• Medical/Pharmacy/Life science qualifications, advanced degree (Medical Degree, PhD) is required.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is strongly valued, with experience as an MSL or similar customer facing role.
• Immunology background, with deep scientific and/or clinical knowledge strongly preferred.

Johnson & Johnson, as a world leader across multiple therapy areas, offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow across a broad range of those therapeutic areas. We encourage candidates with a strong desire to learn and a willingness to adapt to new challenges to apply.

COMPANY CULTURE

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Continuous training and support.
• Award-winning leadership development programs.
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

WHY CHOOSE US:

• Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.
• Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents.
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community.
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off.
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritize self-care.
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support.
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind.

 And much more...

Great Place to Work® Certified- 2025
Great Place to Work® Certification recognises employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognised worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces.   

Johnson & Johnson - Australia and New Zealand was certified as a Great Place to Work® in ANZ in its first year of participation.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy