Medical Science Liaison – CAPLYTA (Neuroscience)

Location: Ohio territory, United States, supporting Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland; up to 70% travel is required.

Salary: $117,000–$201,250 base pay per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson develops healthcare solutions and medicines across Innovative Medicine and MedTech, including treatments for complex neuroscience conditions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
• Build professional relationships with community and academic key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals across the territory.
• Conduct objective, non-promotional scientific exchange and present clinical evidence tailored to healthcare professional needs.
• Collect, synthesize, and submit actionable clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory insights.
• Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies and connect investigators with internal research and grant processes.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, field partners, and other internal stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or an advanced practice provider qualification.
• Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates, with clinical therapeutic-area experience preferred.
• Scientific and therapeutic knowledge, research or healthcare-system knowledge, and clinical expertise.
• Skills in data gathering and analysis, problem solving, strategic thinking, competitive landscape analysis, interpersonal influence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Valid United States driver’s license required.
• Ability to support the Ohio territory with up to 70% travel required.

Nice to have

• At least two years of relevant experience, preferably in a Medical Science Liaison role.
• At least two years of therapeutic-area experience.
• Residency or fellowship training and board certification for clinical degrees.
• Experience exploring and applying emerging technologies such as AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, belonging, scientific integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Participation in pension, 401(k), and long-term incentive programs, subject to plan terms.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off are provided under applicable policies.
• Opportunities to participate in journal clubs, educational seminars, scientific discussions, and local and national congresses.