MSL

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison, offices based in Breda, the Netherlands.

In this exciting role as Medical Science Liaison (MSL) within our Johnson & Johnson Medical Affairs Immunology team you are responsible for discussing our products, providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) on a peer-to-peer basis and to internal partners, as required by scientific and business needs. The MSL is accountable for the execution of the activities described in the country-specific Medical Affairs (MAF) tactical plan.

Office location: Breda, The Netherlands
Field location: The Netherlands
Contract type: Fixed term with intention to extend

Reports to: Medical Therapeutic Area Lead (MTAL) of the Dutch medical team active in the assigned therapeutic area. The MTAL provides functional line management to MSLs including setting objectives, coaching and performance review.

Your key responsibilities:

• Therapeutic area scientific expert: serve as resource for scientific information, clinical research activity, healthcare landscape and emerging scientific trends within therapeutic area, with demonstration of continuously updated knowledge in these key areas
• Stakeholder management: be recognized by stakeholders as the single-point-of-contact at Johnson & Johnson and within the industry for scientific exchange (data generation, treatment paradigm, etcetera)
• Data generation activities: collaborate with clinical operations in feasibility, site selection, management and issue resolution for R&D clinical trials and Real World Data studies and projectsData dissemination activities: use digital technologies and new media to support medical education activities and proactive and reactive communication

Must haves: to be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Scientific degree: medical doctor, pharmacist or degree in biomedical/scientific sciences (with MD/PhD being an additional asset)
• Proficient in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry or equal proven experience
• Understanding of scientific research, clinical trial design/conduct and clinical data
• Strong communication skills for peer-to-peer discussion of data (e.g. study results)
• Ability to translate data into relevant information for clinical practice and for patients
• Strong collaborative skills, team player mentality with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to focus and prioritize when needed and driven by execution

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of dermatology and/or rheumatology
• Established network in dermatology and/or rheumatology
• Experience with scientific research and interpretation of clinical data
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Customer-centric thinking which translates into tactical plans and problem-solving strategies
• Deeper understanding of clinical practice and patient pathways
• Understanding of hospital environment (e.g. financing mechanisms, decision-making governance and dynamics)
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate leadership, influencing skills