Medical Scientific Liaison – Gastroenterology at Johnson & Johnson

Job Purpose:

As therapeutic area scientific expert for the Gastroenterology portfolio is:

• To enhance the collaboration, support and communication between the local and Emerging Markets Medical Affairs Team for the Gastroenterology portfolio and relevant cross-function stakeholders
• To discuss Janssen products, treatment trends & clinical studies through high quality scientific communication with external stakeholders
• To contribute to realizing company goals through the medical affairs plan

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• To keep abreast of the latest medical and scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area
• To develop and maintain a contact network with Leading Specialists
• To provide strategic input to the company medical affairs plan & business decision-making
• Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists & other external customers
• Reactive assistance with Named Patient Programs
• Organizing & participating in medical education activities & advisory boards
• Supporting other departments with training requirements, whilst acting as a reference point for scientific queries

Qualifications 
Qualification & Experience

• Science degree: MBChB/MBBCh, PhD, Masters or Pharmacist
• Prefer at least 2 years working experience in pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity.
• Medical and clinical experience (preferred)
• Deep scientific knowledge on the therapeutic area
• Excellent communication skills
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work within a matrix – to work independently, as well as part of a team

Core Competencies

• Deep scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area
• Communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen
• Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills