Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology. This role is Fully Remote in the United States.
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We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, in Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Biosense Webster. In this role you will be driving key initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Biosense Webster 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 Biosense Webster 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 and structural heart.
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 from Professional Education, and Scientific Affairs University teams to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of our cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure 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
- Advanced Degree Required (MD, PhD)
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in the biotech industry, focusing on cardiovascular medicine.
- Minimum of a 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science liaison/Clinical Practice preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, preferably cardiac electrophysiology.
- In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, and insights within the interventional cardiology and/or electrophysiology space.
- Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audience.
- 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
- Travel Requirement: 50%
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
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Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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