Medical Science Liaison Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work in teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Rare Disease team is focused to give every person living with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) control of their disease and the ability to live unconstrained.

We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. 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

We are searching for a Medical Science Liaison.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) generalized myasthenia gravis within our Medical Affairs (MAF) BeLux team is responsible for discussing our product, studies and results and providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care professionals and to your colleagues as required by scientific and business needs.

This role will focus on Belgium and Luxembourg.

As an MSL,

• you have an external focus and have the capability to discuss scientific content on a peer-to-peer level with leading specialists,

• you will have the responsibility to collect external insights during your interactions and use these insights to inform the medical affairs/Core Value Team strategy,

• you will demonstrate strategic territory planning and be accountable for the execution of the activities described in the MAF tactical plan.

In this role, you are the scientific and clinical specialist on the J&J product for the treatment in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

You will be responsible for staying up to date of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the therapeutic area of interest and organize educational events.

You will interact extensively and collaborate closely with the Medical Therapeutic Area Lead Rare Diseases.

Field location: Belgium – Luxembourg
Office location: Diegem / Beerse – In-field-roles require limited office presence
Reports to: Medical Therapeutic Area Lead Rare Diseases
Type of contract: regular full-time

We would love to hear from you:

Must haves: to be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmacist or degree in biomedical/scientific sciences (PhD is an additional asset, but not required).

• Fluent in Dutch, French & English.

• Scientific Acumen: you are able to acquire in-depth scientific and therapeutic knowledge of myasthenia gravis in a short period of time.

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, ability to prioritize and innovative attitude.

• A drive to engage externally with health care professionals and create a meaningful impact through individual interactions.

• Able to work in a team and independently focus on open, clear and collaborative relationships, aligned on common goals.

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience in a pharma company as MSL or in field.

• Previous experience in set-up and roll-out of medical educational events and projects.

• Proven knowledge of auto-immune diseases.

• Established network with neurologists.

• Understanding of the Belgian health care environment and dynamics.

• Business acumen.

Ready to make an impact?

If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career and where you feel you can bring your whole self to work.

We provide you an environment to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.

Ready to be part of something great? Don't forget to apply!