Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

About the role

Johnson & Johnson's Oncology team is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) based in Rabat or Casablanca, Morocco. The MSL is a field-based scientific expert who builds peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and leading specialists, acting as a scientific bridge between the company and the external medical community. The role drives evidence-based clinical understanding, non-promotional scientific exchange and the execution of country- or therapy-specific Medical Affairs strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Keep up to date with medical and scientific knowledge, product updates, treatment trends and clinical studies in the therapeutic area
• Maintain a contact network with leading specialists, understand their needs and communicate the value of company products, including formulary discussions
• Share approved product information and non-promotional company information, and respond to unsolicited scientific queries
• Represent the company in therapeutic area professional associations with the Medical Advisor, Medical Lead or Medical Director
• Organise and participate in medical education programmes and advisory boards, and support sales representatives with product training and scientific advice
• Support Medical Affairs study execution, including setting up and following up registries and non-interventional studies, proposing investigators and sites, and preparing investigator meetings
• Provide input to the Medical Affairs plan and business decisions through insights on treatment patterns and scientific activity

Required profile

• Doctorate in pharmacy or advanced healthcare sciences
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company is an advantage
• Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area is an advantage
• Scientific acumen and strong communication skills to engage leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationships
• Customer-focused, innovative and able to coordinate a complex, changing environment