Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Great Plains/Gulf Coast

Location: Field-based U.S. territory covering Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama, with up to 70% travel. Birmingham or Kansas City preferred.

Company

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines develops treatments and medical solutions for immunological disorders and other complex diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
• Build professional relationships with healthcare professionals, academic and community opinion leaders, and investigators.
• 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 coordinate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and field partners.
• Maintain scientific, regulatory, compliance, documentation, and expense-reporting standards while using AI tools to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or Advanced Practice Provider qualification.
• Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates, with therapeutic-area clinical experience preferred.
• In-depth scientific or therapeutic knowledge, research or healthcare-system knowledge, and clinical expertise.
• Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, problem solving, interpersonal influence, strategic thinking, competitive landscape analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to support the assigned U.S. territory with up to 70% travel.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Nice to have

• At least two years of relevant or therapeutic-area experience, preferably in an MSL role.
• Residency or fellowship experience and board certification for clinical degrees.
• Experience exploring and applying emerging technologies such as AI.
• Located in a major metropolitan area, preferably Birmingham or Kansas City.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, belonging, scientific integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Opportunities to participate in journal clubs, educational seminars, scientific discussions, and local and national congresses.
• Collaboration across U.S. and global Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, and other internal functions.
• Full-time employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer.