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**Job Function: **
Medical Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Medical Science Liaison
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Madrid, Spain
Job Description:
**Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Scientific Liaison MSL IMMUNOLOGY – ** Granada or Málaga
**Are you ready to make a difference? **
At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to addressing and solving some of the most meaningful unmet medical needs through creating an environment where our employees feel valued and can reach their potential. This commitment is embedded in our Credo!
About the role
This is a field-based Medical Affairs position covering the South of Spain. The Medical Scientific Liaison will act as a scientific partner to healthcare professionals, engaging in peer-to-peer discussions that support appropriate clinical use of Johnson & Johnson medicines in Immunology.
About Immunology
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.
Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
The role contributes directly to the local execution of the Medical Affairs strategy by translating scientific evidence into practical clinical dialogue. Through regular scientific exchange, the MSL builds credibility, strengthens relationships with key stakeholders, and supports both short‑term priorities and longer‑term Medical Affairs objectives. The work has a clear focus on improving outcomes for patients living with immune‑mediated diseases.
Key responsibilities
- The Medical Scientific Liaison develops and delivers an individual activity plan aligned with the country Medical Affairs Plan and relevant Brand Plans.
- The role involves maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of the therapeutic area, treatments, and emerging data in Immunology.
- Through planned and on‑request scientific interactions, the MSL communicates balanced and accurate medical information to Leading Specialists and other healthcare partners, in line with approved product information and regulatory standards. This includes participation in medical education initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific meetings at local and regional level.
- The role also supports Market Access discussions by communicating objective scientific data to payors and decision‑making bodies, and collaborates closely with internal teams by providing scientific input, training, and support where appropriate.
- In addition, the MSL contributes to local medical projects, including studies, registries, investigator‑initiated research, and pre‑approval activities, while capturing insights from the field to inform Medical Affairs planning.
All activities are performed in full compliance with pharmacovigilance, healthcare compliance, and company procedures.
Qualifications and experience
- Candidates should hold a Medical Doctor degree, Pharmacy degree, or a university degree in Natural Sciences or a related scientific discipline. Advanced training or experience in Immunology is preferred.
- The role requires solid scientific understanding of the therapeutic area and the ability to analyse and communicate medical data clearly.
- Experience in Medical Affairs, an MSL role, clinical research, or a comparable scientific position is expected, along with the credibility to engage in peer‑to‑peer scientific discussions with senior healthcare professionals.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently in a field‑based role, and a consistent focus on ethical and compliant conduct are essential.
Experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, participation in medical education or advisory activities, exposure to payer or Market Access environments, and knowledge of the Spanish healthcare system are advantageous.
Additional information
- Fluent Spanish and professional English proficiency are required.
- The role involves regular regional travel across the South of Spain.
- Should hold a valid Driving Licence.
- 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:
Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Insights, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Collaborating, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Execution Focus, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€34,700.00 - €55,430.00
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.