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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.
Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology for Texas Region
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United States
Posted
82 days ago
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$137K - $237K / year
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Lead
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Job Description
Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology for Texas Region
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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 As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Texas Region. Candidate should be based in close proximity to Texas. 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 know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, within Johnson & Johnson Medtech Electrophysiology. In this role you will be driving key initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Scientific Affairs team and the academic/non-academic surgical community. This is a business-critical role that requires a combination of both commercial/field/business acumen and Med Affairs/Clinical Affairs background. Key responsibilities include developing and nurturing strong relationships with key option leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs/scientific gaps in medical research/clinical practice paradigms and cross functional collaboration with internal partners to deliver field & medical insights. You will participate and/or drive special projects including: voice of customer events, physician initiated clinical study conversations, internal and external education, publication planning and execution. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between J&J and our electrophysiology customers by maintaining thorough knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business/strategy objectives and goals, and being updated on current literature and data in cardiac electrophysiology. Major Duties & Responsibilities - Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the cardiac ablation field. - Act as a scientific authority in cardiac electrophysiology, providing medical and scientific education to internal and external stakeholders. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, and Research & Development, to provide scientific input and insights. - Communicate & streamline complex scientific information effectively to healthcare professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our cardiac ablation and diagnostic platforms e.g., provide clinical support during voice of customers sessions. - Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure to provide up-to-date insights and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. - Lead the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs to enhance awareness and understanding of the platforms. - Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise and maintaining open lines of communication to the external KOLs and authors. - Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure a deep understanding of scientific message. - Participate in internal trainings to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of our cardiac electrophysiology platforms. - Organize, analyze, and review/report on customer, scientific, and market information on pre-launch and marketed products. - Develop educational materials and support programs for personnel. - Discuss Investigator Initiated and Collaborative study concepts with clinicians. Qualifications: - Doctoral Degree is required (PhD, MD, DO etc.) is required. - A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the biotech/medtech industry is required; - Previous experience in cardiovascular medicine is highly desired and will be preferentially considered. - Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Clinical Sciences/Medical Science liaison is highly preferred. - Strong knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, ideally electrophysiology is heavily preferred. - Insights within the interventional cardiology and/or electrophysiology space is strongly preferred. - Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology is required. - Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, and other healthcare professionals is required. - Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately is essential. - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audience. are essential. - Highly self-motivated, independent, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments. - Given focus of role for US market, candidate must have work authorization in USA. - Excellent computer skills, especially with the use of Microsoft Office is required. - The ability and willingness to travel up to 60% domestic is required. The anticipated base pay range for this position is 137,000 - 237,750. Relocation not offered. At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through innovative programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love! At Johnson & Johnson, we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits, including competitive compensation, 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision insurance, exercise reimbursement, flexible time off, paid volunteer and parental leave, and more! Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: - Vacation –120 hours per calendar year - Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year - Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year - Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year - Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child - Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year - Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days - Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year - Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Performance Measurement, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking, Team Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $137,000.00 - $235,750.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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