Medical Science Liaison, Gastroenterology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) Canada is currently recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology, based in and covering Ontario, for a period of 12 months.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based advocate of JJIM Medical Sciences and are accountable for the execution of the Medical Sciences Plan. They are the scientific point of contact for key individuals (KIs) in a given territory and help address medical, scientific and research needs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Maintain up-to-date scientific expertise with regular attendance at key scientific/clinical/economic conferences, training sessions and preceptorships to translate data into applicable knowledge and communication platform.
- Disseminate, review and present clinical and scientific data in a balanced, unbiased manner, to key opinion leaders and other HCPs, in group and one-on-one settings.
- Build strong relationships with HCPs based on scientific credibility.
- Develop scientific communication materials (slide presentations) for dissemination to HCPs through contacts and meetings and provide congress support.
- Ensure a regional scientific leadership strategy via credible and informed scientific dialogue with KIs.
- Lead/participate in medical and scientific forums (e.g., ad boards and CMEs) where KIs are involved.
- Support phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development program
- Critical contributor to site identification, patient enrollment, and follow-up visits.
- Assist in the interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses, and research collaboration with investigators
- Support investigator-initiated studies by fielding and assessing research requests, aligning investigator interests with Janssen’s research needs, and engaging investigators to ensure the successful execution and satisfactory completion of studies.
- Analyze data - new and post hoc - to develop insights and contribute to publications as appropriate.
- Provide expert clinical consultation and support to business partners (e.g., Access, Medical Education, Sales and Marketing etc. as appropriate).
- Partner and collaborate with in-house business partners to facilitate ongoing exchange of clinical information.
- Provide regional medical perspective to influence the integrated Medical Affairs plan which complements the ILCP (Integrated Lifecycle) plans.
- Support the Medical Science publication plan.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant Graduate degree (Master’s Degree at a minimum). Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience which can be balanced against a strong clinical and/or scientific background in a relevant therapy area - proven track record of contribution to commercial, medical and/or clinical development strategies.
- Fluency in English (written, verbal)
- Knowledge of the therapeutic area of interest is an asset, should have the ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products, depending on pipeline and/or changing business priorities
- Have a proven ability to learn quickly, assimilate and distill large amounts of information and build and maintain relationships.
- Demonstrated experience of managing clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing significant programs from study concept to publication.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures. Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs.
- Strategic thinking and positive track record of flawless execution.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate information to KIs, as well as non-experts.
- Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely, as required.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision making with relevant stakeholders.
- Business acumen, including prioritization skills and big picture orientation.
- Scientific knowledge, curiosity, familiarity and interest to keep abreast of scientific trends within the therapeutic area.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and follow through in a field-based role.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
- Overnight travel may be required as much as 1-2 times per week on average, depending upon region covered.
- This position requires up to 70% travel across Ontario, customer facing position..
- A valid Canadian driver's license is required.

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