Scientific Affairs Liaison, Internal Medicine--Upstate New York - (Job Number: 0808082)

Scientific Affairs Liaison, Internal Medicine--Upstate New York - (Job Number: 0808082) DescriptionOrtho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C., a member of Johnson and Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Scientific Affairs Liaison, Internal Medicine to cover Upstate New York and Harrisburg, PA. The candidate will ideally based in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, New York. Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, L.L.C. is dedicated to providing medical information and consultative support to a number of J&&J's pharmaceutical companies. The company's mission is to create the pre-eminent model of scientific excellence in the promotion of public health. The Scientific Affairs Liaison (SAL) is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care customers and to internal business partners as required by business needs. The SAL is responsible for building external relationships with recognized clinician and research experts in therapeutic and managed markets/health care systems areas of interest to identify and address scientific information needs and stay abreast of current scientific trends. Extensive planning will be required to effectively manage multiple, concurrent priorities. The SAL is expected to identify the best solution from several possible approaches and make a recommendation to the supervisor for action. The recommendations are expected to emphasize creative solutions that minimize the need for incremental resources and support the company's scientific objectives. In addition, the SAL will: Develop an understanding of regional and national thought leaders and the health care environments in which they work, work collaboratively with internal business partners to meet scientific needs of customers and maximize the use of resources to support scientific initiatives. The SAL will provide scientific information/education to health care providers and payor systems; Develop peer relationships with KOLS/investigators/health care systems to meet their scientific needs; Identify and facilitate new business/research opportunities; Interpret and deliver scientific voice of customer; Address Public Health Sector issues as requested; and facilitate understanding of company resources. The SAL must be well versed in responsible therapeutic areas through appropriate training and must be able to demonstrate competency in these areas through written and verbal communications and assessment and clearly and effectively convey scientific information. The SAL must be adept at prioritizing issues and opportunities based on customer needs, taking ownership and demonstrating accountability, and interpreting data and new information in order to better understand situations and draw appropriate conclusions and to develop innovative scientific solutions to meet health care providers' needs. The SAL will maintain a thorough understanding and demonstrate competence in the following areas: OMJSA and Scientific Affairs Field (SAF) mission, vision and operating principles; relevant operating company scientific data and objectives; relevant market dynamics and competitive landscape; regulatory and health care compliance guidelines affecting SAF and pharmaceutical industry; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; all SOPs and guidelines affecting SAF; all requirements for appropriate behavior and documentation of activities. The SAL will perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, documentation of unsolicited requests for information) and complete all required and relevant exams with an acceptable passing score. The SAL is responsible for conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines. A minimum of a Doctorate degree is required (Pharm.D., M.D., D.O., PhD., in relevant scientific area). A minimum of 2 or more years experience in clinical environment is required (includes residency and fellowship). Therapeutic experience/expertise in Internal Medicine or related discipline preferred. Multi-disciplinary focus such as: Internal medicine, ambulatory medicine, family practice is preferred. Industry experience preferred. Knowledge of health care delivery systems, their various components preferred. Knowledge of franchise products and therapeutic areas of interest preferred. Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment is required. Must have a valid U.S driver's license and a clean driving record, as incumbent in this role will receive a company car. Travel by airplane required. Approximately 60% travel is required. If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson && Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today! Apply Now