Medical Science Liaison - Hematology AML

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in its Medical Affairs group, Hematology department, focusing on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The role is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and builds trusted scientific relationships with Key Individuals (KIs) to implement the medical strategy and Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP) through high-quality scientific exchange.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted scientific relationships with KIs and carry out the medical plan through scientific exchange.
• Communicate fairly, balanced and scientifically rigorous with healthcare professionals, and gather and share insights and unmet medical needs.
• Specialist level: lead projects and initiatives in the therapeutic area, mentor less-experienced MSLs, and feed insights to the Disease Area team.
• Senior Specialist level: lead cross-functional projects, refine the DA strategy and iMAP, and interpret complex clinical data for KIs.
• Engage with physicians, KOLs, researchers and other stakeholders, and interact with R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Post-Marketing Surveillance, HPMA, Communications, Sales and Marketing, and global Medical Affairs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in medical science, life science or a related field; master's or doctoral degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in pharma, healthcare, academia or a medical institution preferred.
• Experience in clinical development, Medical Affairs, clinical practice or scientific research preferred.
• Japanese and English at business level, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Compliance with Johnson & Johnson Credo values and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Strategic agility: developing MSL strategies, prioritizing projects and working cross-functionally.
• Thorough knowledge of the therapeutic area, products and treatment landscape, and ability to evaluate clinical evidence and biostatistics.
• Scientific communication and partnership building with external stakeholders.