Full-Time

Medical Science Liaison

Immunology-Rheumatology

Posted on 11/12/2025

Deadline 11/19/25
Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

10,001+ employees

Global healthcare company offering pharma, devices.

Compensation Overview

$115k - $197.8k/yr

+ Base pay range

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Sacramento, CA, USA | Portland, OR, USA

In Person

Must reside within Northern California or Oregon; travel up to 70%.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree; NP (Nurse Practitioner) and PA (Physician Assistant) with 2+ years relevant Therapeutic Area clinical experience
Responsibilities
  • Provide fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to opinion leaders, health care professionals, and internal partners as required by scientific and business needs.
  • Serve as scientific and clinical knowledge lead on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products per Therapeutic Area alignment.
  • Stay abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in their therapeutic areas of interest.
  • Provide research support for company and investigator-initiated research.
  • Build external relationships with identified opinion leaders and health care providers and develop and manage a geographical territory, with engagements that can be virtual or in-person, prioritizing in-person engagements when appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain a territory strategic plan, including educational activities with identified opinion leaders, health care professionals, institutions, and community practices.
  • Rapidly identify and compliantly collaborate with field-based partners to ensure support of healthcare providers that will positively impact patients.
  • Enhance skills and agility applying Change Management, Time Management and Innovation competencies.
  • Conduct all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.
  • This is a field-based clinical position requiring travel, primarily throughout assigned geography, with infrequent meetings outside of assigned geography. Travel estimated at 70%.
Desired Qualifications
  • A preference for minimum 2 years relevant Immunology-related work experience including clinical, research, fellowship, or pharmaceutical work experience with presentation skills
  • Knowledge or experience in Rheumatology and/or Immunology work experience highly preferred
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilization of computers and remote technologies
  • Reside in territory close to major airport (San Francisco preferred, Portland or other metro areas considered)

Johnson & Johnson operates in three main areas—pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products—serving consumers, healthcare professionals, and institutions worldwide. It develops prescription medicines, sells surgical and vision care devices, and offers over-the-counter and personal care products, funded by direct sales, partnerships, and distribution agreements, with heavy investment in research and development. The company differentiates itself by combining three complementary businesses under one umbrella and maintaining a global footprint with an emphasis on science, innovation, and inclusive culture. Its goal is to help people live healthier lives by delivering reliable, high-quality healthcare products and solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Founded

1886

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CARVYKTI and RYBREVANT are driving near-term oncology growth.
  • IMAAVY and CAPLYTA expand J&J into rare immunology and neuropsychiatry.
  • The Firefly Bio acquisition adds a pan-KRAS oncology platform.

What critics are saying

  • STELARA biosimilar erosion is already cutting a major immunology franchise.
  • Firefly Bio's KRAS platform remains early and can fail clinically.
  • AI surgery and Shockwave launches face adoption, reimbursement, and execution risk.

What makes Johnson & Johnson unique

  • J&J focuses on Innovative Medicine and MedTech after spinning off Kenvue in 2023.
  • Its portfolio spans oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and surgical robotics.
  • The company combines internal R&D with acquisitions like Abiomed, Shockwave, and Ambrx.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-10%
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