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**Job Function: **
Medical Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Medical Science Liaison
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Prague, Czechia
Job Description:
Medical Science Liaison - Immunology
Territory to cover.: Czechia
Preferrable base location.: Prague
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based expert responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), regularly engaging with them, organizing medical education events in collaboration with the Medical Manager, and executing the medical strategy for the assigned therapeutic area. This role is tasked with elevating awareness and demonstrating the added value of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM)'s Immunology portfolio, implementing pre-launch and launch initiatives fully aligned with the overarching medical strategy through value-driven discussions, proactive cross-functional collaboration, and high engagement with external stakeholders.
A critical aspect of the MSL position includes providing robust scientific support both internally and externally, delivering training to internal teams to uphold the highest standards of therapy expertise. The MSL is expected to foster transparent and constructive communication that supports a trustworthy and collaborative environment, thereby reinforcing J&J's reputation for credibility and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders and KOLs.
- Engage regularly with scientific experts via face-to-face meetings (100% field-based), educational sessions, and conferences.
- Gather expert insights and communicate findings across functions.
- Develop and implement regional engagement strategies based on the MAF plan.
- Enhance understanding and perceived value of the J&J IM Immunology portfolio.
- Deliver scientific support to both internal and external stakeholders in response to clinical inquiries.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing with internal teams through training initiatives to ensure exemplary standards of therapeutic expertise.
- Provide market insights regarding the competitive landscape, promotional and clinical strategies, and competitor activities.
- Cultivate advocacy among KOLs within the trusted therapeutic area.
- Ensure effective collaboration within the Country Value Team (CVT).
- Analyze and interpret the competitive landscape in Immunology and related diseases.
- Develop and deliver scientific and medical content for advisory boards.
- Represent J&J IM as an external speaker.
- Maintain ongoing dialogue to generate value for patients, customers, and J&J IM.
- Collect and relay information to support Market Access (HEMAR) activities, ensuring appropriate product positioning and documentation for initial and continued access.
- Adhere to all local regulations and internal compliance policies daily.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- University degree in a healthcare-related discipline required.
- Postgraduate degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in interpreting and communicating scientific and clinical data.
- Experience utilizing research and analytical tools.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication abilities.
- Czech -fluent/native; English - advanced.
- Strong relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Adaptability in dynamic and evolving environments.
- Superior organizational and time management capabilities.
- Genuine passion for science and patient care.
- Initiative and motivation for continuous learning and professional development.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Coaching, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data Gathering and Analysis, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Interpersonal Influence, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Problem Solving, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
Kč1,043,000.00 - Kč1,679,000.00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.