MSL Immunology

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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

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

Field location: The Netherlands
Reports to: Medical Therapeutic Area Lead (MTAL) Immunology

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

The Role

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you are a scientific expert within Gastroenterology/IBD and a credible scientific partner for healthcare professionals, researchers and key external experts. You independently manage your territory and engage stakeholders through high-quality scientific exchange, evidence-based discussions and medical education.

The MSL translates complex scientific data into clinically relevant insights, identifies unmet medical needs and educational gaps, and brings actionable insights back into the organization. You are expected to confidently present and discuss scientific evidence with external experts and contribute to the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with MDL physicians, nurse specialists, researchers, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Conduct high-quality scientific exchange to understand the treatment landscape, identify trends, unmet medical needs and educational opportunities, and gather actionable insights.
• Present and discuss clinical and scientific data during one-on-one interactions, advisory boards, congresses, scientific meetings and educational programs.
• Initiate, develop, organize and deliver medical education programs, expert meetings, advisory boards and other scientific activities in collaboration with healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
• Generate, analyze and communicate medical insights to support medical strategy, evidence generation and cross-functional decision-making.
• Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies and provide timely, objective and compliant responses to medical and scientific information requests.
• Collaborate effectively with Medical Affairs, Account Specialists, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Operations, R&D, Global Medical Affairs and Johnson & Johnson MedTech where relevant.
• Continuously maintain and expand scientific expertise and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, compliance requirements and company policies.

Qualifications

Required

• MSc degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine or a related scientific discipline. A PhD, PharmD or MD is an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or another scientific field-based or customer-facing role.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodology, study design and interpretation of scientific and clinical data.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers and external experts.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate scientific information into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and take ownership within a field-based role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to confidently present, discuss and critically appraise scientific data with expert audiences.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary matrix organization.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Netherlands.
• Strong commitment to compliance, quality and patient centricity.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred

• Experience or scientific knowledge within Immunology, preferably Gastroenterology/IBD.
• Experience with advisory boards, medical education initiatives, scientific meetings or evidence-generation activities.
• Understanding of clinical practice, patient pathways and the hospital environment.
• Experience with digital engagement tools, CRM platforms, data analytics and AI-enabled insight generation.

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.