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 jnj.com.
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Job Function:
Medical Affairs GroupJob Sub Function:
Medical Science LiaisonJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
São Paulo, BrazilJob 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 https://www.jnj.com/.
We are searching for the best talent for this Immunology Medical Science Liaison Manager position. This role is preferably based in São Paulo; however, we are open to evaluating candidates from other regions of Brazil based on fit and business needs.
Purpose: The MSL Manager is a leader focused on MAF, TA, CVT and GFC strategies whose mission is to manage the Medical Science Liaison team, field medical strategy and insight generation from field interactions by MSL staff.
The main activities are:
Leads, mentors and develops a group of MSLs/medical field force in shaping the HCP Communities in medical behavior changes in order to drive the best treatment decisions for patients, focused on key in line pos launch and Janssen pipeline products;
Connects business and medical strategy through a deep understanding of the local medical practice and product strategy, including opportunities and main KOLs;
Drives customer insight collection and translates field insights into actionable items, reporting them to internal business partners, influencing decision-making and integrating field medical activities into the broader company strategy;
Ensures MSL team is accountable for the execution of the field Medical Sciences Plan, and establishes auditable standards and metrics on the MSL function;
Engages with KOLs at a more strategic level, focusing on long-term relationships that have a lasting impact on company’s reputation, scientific standing, and contributions to patient care within the therapeutic area;
Facilitates scientific and skill training, as well as mentoring and coaching to support professional development;
Defines policies for MSLs, seeking to standardize activities and processes to minimize operational, strategic and corporate responsibility risks;
Continuously evaluates the market, to understand current trends of MSLs and, in doing so, ensures that Johnson & Johnson innovates continuously;
Provides real-time performance management and coaching to the MSL team, supporting the development of scientific and soft skills;
Leads and proactively engages in GFC discussions and works collaboratively with the CVT, contributing with implementation of medical strategies aligned with the product life cycle.
Minimum Qualification
Previous experience as MSL Manager
Master’s degree
Proficient in English
Proficient in MS Office
Available to travel 50% of time
Other Requirements
Generally, 8-10 years of work experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, academic research and/or health care
Business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Teamwork, leadership, negotiation, coaching and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix organization and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Leading Specialists
Adherence to Johnson & Johnson Credo values
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Mentorship, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking