Medical Science Liaison

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:

Kibbutz Shefayim, Center District, Israel

Job Description:

About Immunology

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.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. 

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

Role Purpose

The Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – Immunology serves as a field‑based scientific expert (approximately 80%) and a trusted scientific partner to the healthcare community.
The MSL leads high‑quality, peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange, builds strong relationships with key oncology stakeholders, and generates actionable medical insights that inform Medical Affairs and business strategy.

The role operates in full alignment with Johnson & Johnson Credo values, applicable compliance standards, and Medical Affairs governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high‑quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Oncology through peer‑to‑peer, non‑promotional interactions

• Develop and maintain long‑term scientific partnerships with external stakeholders, positioning the MSL as a credible scientific peer

• Maintain deep, current knowledge of relevant disease areas, products, pipeline assets, and emerging clinical data

• Collect, analyze, and communicate high‑quality medical insights from the field to inform therapeutic area strategy and decision‑making

• Plan and execute medical education initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific meetings in alignment with Medical Affairs strategy

• Support evidence‑generation activities, including clinical research, real‑world evidence initiatives, and scientific publications

• Provide scientific education and support to internal stakeholders, including cross‑functional teams

• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and other internal partners

• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Johnson & Johnson policies, local regulations, and healthcare compliance requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced scientific degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Experience

• Prior experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry

• Proven experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – required

• Oncology experience – strong advantage

• Demonstrated experience engaging with healthcare professionals and scientific experts in a peer‑to‑peer setting

• Experience working effectively within a complex, matrixed, cross‑functional environment

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to critically analyze and interpret medical data

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and meaningful dialogue

• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management capabilities

• High learning agility and commitment to continuous scientific and professional development

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team

• High ethical standards and strong alignment with Johnson & Johnson Credo values

Additional Information

This is a field‑based role requiring flexibility in travel and working hours.
The position is non‑promotional and operates strictly within Medical Affairs governance and compliance frameworks.

Important Information

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Coaching, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data Gathering and Analysis, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Problem Solving, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy