Summary of the job:
The main tasks of Medical Science Liaison :

• Plans, coordinates, and executes research programs conducted by Medical Affairs. Performs project management, safety reporting, data coordination/management and reporting/communication of results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers medical affairs programs management, safety reporting, data coordination/management and reporting/communication of results (for example, publication, presentations, communication materials).


• Participates in developing policies and procedures for development and provision of medical, Research educational and technical materials in support of local and regional speakers upon unsolicited request.


• Develop and execute engagement plans with timely execution of identified stakeholders’ medical initiatives in the market.


• Organizes technical information and education regarding the safe and effective use of company products to health care providers and other customers.


• Plans clinical educational activities that facilitate learning regarding clinically relevant information to physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals.


• Screening and processing of unsolicited medical education grants for therapeutic and operational appropriateness.


• Supports medical operations. Participates in the company's drug surveillance program which includes following up on adverse reaction reports.


• Provides solutions surrounding legal liability and compliance with government regulations. Oversees quantitative and qualitative data analysis.


• Facilitates understanding of clinical trial data. Ensures the quality and integrity of the data generated from clinical trials.


• Maintains relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the information integrity. Integrates appropriate information into training programs.


• Support country medical affairs strategy in line with global focus for Immunology, Oncology, and mental health portfolio, gather insights for assigned therapy lines.


• Peer 2 peer communication with external experts geared towards high level scientific discussions within the therapy area.


• Strategize, plan and execute local advisory group meetings.


• Provide internal team medical training and updates as required.


• Through knowledge, understanding and adherence of local laws and regulations including pharmaceutical code of conduct.

Qualifications:
Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in medicine or equivalence


• At least 1 year minimum of MSL experience and in a multinational pharmaceutical industry


• 80% customer facing time, 30% local travel – field-based position.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Self-driven, highly motivated person & agile


• Excellent self-management skills


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal


• Desire to work as part of a small, cohesive, and collaborative team.


• Must exhibit behaviours aligned to the J&J Global Leadership Profile including but not limited to integrity-credo based actions, collaboration and teamwork, sense of urgency and results driven Must exhibit behaviours aligned to the J&J Leadership Imperatives: Connect, Shape, Lead, Deliver and Live Our Credo

Leadership Behaviors Required

• LIVE OUR CREDO: Puts the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursues the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance & ethics and Ensures everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose


• CONNECT: Builds internal and external relationships based on respect, collaborates openly across boundaries and acts as a team player.


• SHAPE: Inspires and contributes ideas that challenge thinking, demonstrates resilience and agility to drive and adapt to change.


• Grow: Develops self and others to reach their goals, engages in open & honest conversations and Drives performance by managing energy and taking ownership for outcomes.

Core Competencies Required:

• Self-driven and motivated to succeed.


• Strong team player


• Resilience and agile


• Demonstrate and role model leadership behaviours.


• Fluency in English and one or more local languages


• A self-starter and excellent problem-solver