Medical Science Liaison - Hematology (West Los Angeles/Central CA)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States; territory covers West Los Angeles and Central Valley California. The role requires up to 70% travel within the territory and to meetings, congresses, and related events.

Base pay: $117,000–$201,250 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson develops healthcare and Innovative Medicine solutions focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and execute scientific engagement plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and medical objectives.
• Build professional relationships and conduct two-way scientific exchange with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and academic and community stakeholders.
• Deliver balanced, evidence-based scientific education tailored to stakeholder needs and translate complex clinical data into clear discussions.
• Collect and share actionable insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional decisions.
• Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, research inquiries, and connections with internal research and grant processes.
• Collaborate with field Medical Affairs, R&D, clinical operations, US and Global Medical Affairs, and other internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or an advanced practice provider qualification.
• Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates and at least 2 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
• Strong scientific and therapeutic expertise in research, data analysis, clinical practice, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to support the assigned territory with up to 70% travel.
• Valid US driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to work in accordance with regulatory, healthcare compliance, Medical Affairs SOPs, and ethical conduct requirements.

Nice to have

• At least 2 years of therapeutic-area experience.
• Residency or fellowship experience.
• Board certification for clinical degrees.
• Experience exploring and applying emerging technologies such as AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on diversity, dignity, belonging, and collaboration.
• Participation in pension and 401(k) savings plans, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for the long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, parental, bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, and other paid leave benefits.