Medical Science Liaison, Immunology - Gi (Upstate Ny)

Job Function and Details

Medical Affairs Group – Medical Science Liaison, People Leader.

• Albany, New York
• Buffalo, New York
• Horsham, Pennsylvania
• Rochester, New York
• Syracuse, New York
• Worcester, Massachusetts

Overview

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology (GI) to support the Upstate New York territory. The assigned geography includes Upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, with the majority of customer engagement and business activity centered in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Candidates may also be based in Worcester, MA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy and approved core medical assets.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance scientific credibility.
• Engage in high‑quality, two‑way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and learning over time in the relevant disease area.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within the territory by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory‑level information.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidence‑based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence‑based solutions or educational initiatives.
• Identify, collect and submit high‑quality actionable insights in a timely manner aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization, informing medical strategy and cross‑functional discussions at the territory level.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research from external stakeholders.
• Provide point‑of‑contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders within a matrixed environment to support Medical Affairs objectives, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate, role‑defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self‑reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health‑care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with the Field Director (manager), develop and implement a performance and development plan and may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner including documentation of activities and expense reporting.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate‑level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Provider).
• Postgraduate experience required for doctoral‑level candidates, with preference for therapeutic area clinical experience.
• In‑depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases.
• Research and/or health‑care system knowledge.
• Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel (in territory & for internal meetings & congresses).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Preferred: 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.
• Preferred: 2+ years of therapeutic area experience.
• Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.

Pay and Benefits

Base pay range: $117,000.00 – $201,250.00.

Additional benefits include participation in the company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), long‑term incentive program, and a comprehensive leave package comprising vacation, sick time, holiday pay, work personal and family time, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, military spouse time‑off, among others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.