Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison-
Neuroscience located in Riyadh or Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people
of Johnson & Johnson for over ‎125 years. We embrace research and science -
bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and
well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people
every day, throughout the world.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our
employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. And our culture is interconnected by the shared values of Our Credo.
It's a culture that celebrates diversity and diverse perspectives. It helps
employees achieve an effective mix between work and home life and supports
their efforts to have a positive impact on their communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. Through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan, the MSL is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals.


• To be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing our products, patients' treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other partners) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart.
  To keep abreast of the medical and scientific knowledge.


• Continuously update their knowledge of products, patient's treatment trends and clinical activities and studies conducted within the therapeutic area in their region.
  Development and maintenance of a contact network with Leading Specialists.


• Understands their needs, key value drivers, practical treatment patterns and scientific activities within therapeutic area.


• Communicates value of company products, incl. formulary discussions - Through scientific interactions, champions medical benefits of products and contribute to foster innovative approaches.


• Represents the company within therapeutic area professional associations in cooperation with Medical Advisor/ Medical Director Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences.
  Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading
  Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences:


• Communicates directly and proactively scientific information on our products within the approved label.


• Communicates non-promotional general information about our company, including description of research and development programs.


• Responds to unsolicited scientific queries of customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents.

Organization and participation in Medical Education activities:

• Identify/support/educate speakers.


• Build Medical Education programs with scientific third party Organization and participation in Advisory Boards in cooperation with Medical Advisor/Medical Director.


• Provision of scientific support to company Sales Representatives.


• Provides medical and product training and scientific support to Sales Representatives in coordination with Training Department as appropriate.


• Acts as a reference point to Sales Representatives for any scientific query, in collaboration with Medical Information as appropriate.
  Support Medical Affairs study execution - Supports the set up and follow up
  of registries and other non-interventional Medical Affairs studies.


• Proposes investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional Medical Affairs studies.


• Participates in investigator meetings preparation, recruitment follow-up and study result presentation.


• Receives investigator proposals for IIS and to ensure they are discussed within the Medical Affairs department for decision.


• Through scientific interactions, gain valuable insight into treatment patterns, and scientific activities in the therapeutic area and provide input to the company Medical Affairs Plan / business decision-making.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Pharmacists/Physician with postgraduate studies.


• ‎2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.


• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison.


• Previous experience in medical affairs and neuro-psychiatry is preferred.


• Scientific acumen and strong communication skills in order to be accepted by Leading Specialists in peer- to-peer relationships. Preferably with pharmaceutical industry experience.


• Highly customer focused with an awareness of the importance of business results


• Innovative with the ability to coordinate and drive a complex and changing environment


• Awareness of business strategy and high customer focus with an understanding of the importance of business results.


• Excellent presentation & communication skills


• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Leadership Behaviors Required

• LIVE OUR CREDO: Puts the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursues the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance & ethics and Ensures everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose


• CONNECT: Builds internal and external relationships based on respect, Collaborates openly across boundaries and acts as a team player.


• SHAPE: Inspires and contributes ideas that challenge thinking, demonstrates resilience and agility to drive and adapt to change.


• Grow : Develops self and others to reach their goals, engages in open & honest conversations and Drives performance by managing energy and taking ownership for outcomes.
  For more than ‎130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of
  our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business
  every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is
  embedded in our Credo.
  We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in
  a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an
  inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences
  That is why we, in the United Arab Emirates, are working to create an
  inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
  are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can
  reach their potential. No matter who they are.
  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong"!

Primary Location
Saudi Arabia-Ar Riyad-Riyadh-
Other Locations
Europe/Middle East/Africa-Saudi Arabia-Makkah-Jeddah
Organization
Johnson & Johnson Middle East FZ-LLC Branch Legal Entity (‎8613)
Job Function
R &D
Requisition ID
2206073923W