Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience - Ontario, Canada
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Job Function Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function Medical Science Liaison
Job Category Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Ontario (Any City), Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob Description 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
We have a new opportunity for a Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience to join our Medical Affairs team at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) Canada. This position is field-based in Ontario, Canada .
About Innovative Medicine 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
Purpose The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based advocate of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and is accountable for the execution of the field medical plan. They are the scientific point of contact for key opinion leaders (KOLs) in a given territory and help address medical, scientific, and research needs.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Develop/maintain scientific expertise to translate data into an applicable knowledge and communication platform.
- Present and disseminate clinical and scientific data in a balanced manner to key opinion leaders and other healthcare professional (HCPs), individually or in group settings.
- Build trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs, based on scientific credibility and clear engagement plans.
- Attend relevant scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data and insights.
- Gather and communicate insights from key individuals (KIs) to support and progress TA strategy.
- Lead/participate in medical and scientific forums (e.g., ad boards and medical education events) where KIs are involved.
- Support investigator-initiated studies (IIS), local and global clinical development programs, and medical projects within the therapeutic area.
- Collaborate with and provide expert clinical support to business partners (i.e. Market Access, Medical Education, Sales and Marketing, etc., as appropriate).
- Provide regional medical perspective to influence the Medical Affairs strategic plan.
- Support the Medical publication plan.
- Advanced scientific degree required; PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred.
- Fluency in English (written, verbal) is required. Bilingual English and French is an asset.
- Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or healthcare environment is highly preferred.
- Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison is preferred.
- Preferred background in related therapeutic area: Neuroscience
- Ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products, depending on pipeline and/or changing business priorities.
- Previous experience establishing and engaging medical expert/opinion leader networks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and distill large amounts of information.
- Experience in the presentation of scientific/clinical research publications; ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely.
- Scientific curiosity and interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge and keeping abreast of emerging data and scientific trends within the therapeutic area.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, project management skills, and ability to impact decision-making with relevant stakeholders.
- Experience in managing clinical/scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing projects from study concept to publication.
- Business acumen, including prioritization skills and big picture orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and follow through in a field-based role.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code, and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures; familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, to cover the assigned territory within Canada.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and apply new tools over time preferred
