Medical Science Liaison

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description:

We’re looking for a dynamic and scientifically driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support our therapeutic area strategy and elevate scientific engagement with leading specialists. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with urologists, oncologists, and cross‑functional business partners to shape meaningful medical initiatives that advance patient outcomes. This is a high‑impact position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume clinical environment and enjoys influencing strategic medical direction. If you’re passionate about science, strong in partner engagement, and eager to grow, we’d love to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted scientific expert, engaging in peer‑to‑peer medical discussions with key specialists, including urologists, oncologists, and other healthcare partners.
• Lead effective insight gathering to shape medical affairs strategy, identifying clinical, educational, and scientific gaps across the therapeutic area.
• Build and implement medical affairs plans in collaboration with cross‑functional partners including marketing, market access, and medical education teams.
• Deliver high‑quality scientific content through medical education activities, advisory boards, CME events, and evidence‑based presentations.
• Support the review, approval, and development of promotional materials, scientific resources, and internal training content.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to strengthen scientific exchange and enhance therapy area leadership.
• Contribute to data‑generation activities, including IIS assessment, clinical study support, protocol review, and partnership with global/regional medical teams.
• Ensure full compliance with internal SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and health care compliance standards in all scientific interactions and activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or related field required; MD/PhD is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of MSL experience or at least 2 years in the pharmaceutical/medical industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with or engaging urologists and/or oncologists.
• Strong confidence navigating fast‑paced, procedure‑heavy urology environments.
• Proven ability to develop or contribute to medical affairs strategies, medical plans, and scientific initiatives.
• Excellent scientific communication skills and the ability to articulate insights clearly to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Strong eye for business with a sense of urgency in identifying medical opportunities and supporting brand strategy.
• Independent, dedicated, and highly collaborative, with strong planning, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

About Innovative Medicine

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.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

 

 

Required Skills:

Analytics Insights, Execution Focus, Industry Analysis, Research and Development, Scientific Communications

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy