Medical Science Liaison - Lung Cancer

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:

Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Job Description:

• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact lung cancer portfolio in a dynamic and evolving therapeutic area
• Strong focus on scientific excellence, patient outcomes and professional development
• Competitive salary package, flexible work practices, award winning benefits
• Continuous training and development

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

Join an exciting, fast-paced and high-profile team as the MSL – Lung Cancer where you will represent the scientific face of the company, engaging in communication with healthcare practitioners to translate the latest scientific and clinical evidence into clinical practice.

This role will be based in the field where you will build strong, trusted peer-level relationships with Thought Leaders, Clinical investigators and Healthcare Decision Makers. You will collaborate externally and internally to identify actionable insights and help shape current and future treatment landscape in Lung Cancer, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To establish and maintain trusted, scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other HCPs, serving as a resource, responding to research, educational and clinical practice needs that support therapeutic and business priorities.
• Communication of clinical and scientific data at peer level, translating the evidence to address clinical needs and drive patients’ outcomes.
• Identify and address medical education needs by providing educational presentations, responding to unsolicited medical information requests and assisting in the development of medical educational activities.
• Develop, maintain and implement KOL Engagement plans
• Partner with investigators on submission and initial assessment of investigator-initiated study concepts, provide scientific and clinical expertise to support clinical trial initiatives in line with Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Work as part of a broader cross-functional team to align scientific and medical strategies and deliver value to our customers and patients.

What we’re looking for: 

• You will have a genuine passion and drive to work within this exciting and dynamic therapeutic area. Your ability to build trusted partnerships, grasp multiple complex disease areas quickly and critically analyse clinical data combined with your exceptional engagement and communication skills will ensure your success in this role.
• You will have a good understanding of clinical research, data analysis, clinical landscape, publications, and well-developed commercial acumen from cross functional collaboration. You will need to be comfortable and experienced in communicating with external stakeholders including global and national experts. This is a field-based role and travel will be required.

ABOUT YOU

• Medical/Pharmacy/Life science qualifications, advanced degree (MD, PhD) required
• Prior experience as an MSL preferred
• Lung, Solid Tumours or Oncology 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...

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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