Medical Science Liaison Oncology

About Johnson & Johnson and the Oncology Team

At Johnson & Johnson, the focus is on healthcare innovation to address complex diseases. The company operates across Innovative Medicine and MedTech sectors. The Oncology team is dedicated to cancer elimination through discovering new pathways and modalities for treatments and cures, aiming to lead advancements in medicine.

Role Overview: Medical Science Liaison Oncology

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Oncology to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on maximizing company product value through high-quality scientific communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. The MSL will contribute to short-term and long-term company goals in line with the Medical Affairs Plan. The successful candidate will serve as a therapeutic area scientific expert, discussing products, patient treatment trends, and studies with a defined audience of Leading Specialists, including Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, and Board Members of Scientific Societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain current medical and scientific knowledge, including products, treatment trends, and clinical studies within the therapeutic area.
• Develop and maintain a contact network with Leading Specialists, understanding their needs, treatment patterns, and scientific activities.
• Communicate the value of company products, including participation in formulary discussions.
• Champion medical benefits of products through scientific interactions and contribute to fostering innovative approaches.
• Represent the company within therapeutic area professional associations in collaboration with Medical Advisors/Leads/Directors.
• Proactively and reactively communicate medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader healthcare audiences, including approved product information and general company research programs.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific queries from customers for approved products and those in development, utilizing Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents.
• Organize and participate in Medical Education activities, such as identifying/supporting/educating speakers, building programs with scientific third parties, and organizing Advisory Boards.
• Provide scientific support to company Sales Representatives, including medical and product training and acting as a scientific reference point.
• Support Medical Affairs study execution, including setting up and following up on registries and non-interventional studies, proposing investigators, and participating in investigator meetings.
• Gain insights into treatment patterns and scientific activities through interactions, providing input to the Medical Affairs Plan and business decision-making.
• Achieve main performance measures and goals.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires a strong scientific background and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer discussions with medical professionals. Specific qualifications were not provided, but a background relevant to medical science liaison activities in oncology is expected.

Work Environment and Compensation

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The salary for this role is not disclosed.