Regional MSL Director, West - Lumateperone

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Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: People Leader

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Regional MSL Director supporting the West (WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, , ME, WY, CO, AZ, NM) territory. This is a field-based position, with preference for the candidate to be in a major metropolitan market with easy access to a national airport. This is a field based role available in WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, , ME, WY, CO, AZ, NM.

While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.

The Regional Field Director is responsible for leading the Lumateperone Medical Science Liaison (MSL) regional team in providing scientific, research, and educational support to health care professionals and internal partners related to the current and future Janssen Neuroscience products. The Regional Field Director will partner with the MSL Head to set and drive strategy for their region/organized providers. The Regional Field Director is responsible for insuring strong clinical engagement strategy for each territory within their region, and will conduct routine strategy reviews with each MSL direct report.

The primary role of the Regional Field Director is to provide support, coaching and development to each or their direct reports (MSLs), utilizing the competency model, routine feedback, and periodic field observation. The Regional Field Director will be responsible for the execution of field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement. The Regional Field Director is responsible for insuring that each direct report is functioning at the expected level of scientific acumen/expertise, presentation skills, and soft skill abilities.

The Regional Field Director is responsible to stay abrest of the scientific information and disease states to ensure the ability for proficient interaction on the topic and to support modeling and coaching with their team. They will also ensure the MSL execution of listening priorities and the collection and analysis of Medical Insights.

The Regional Field Director will embody positive change leadership, including maintaining performance, professionalism, and integrity in stressful situations and multiple task settings;
Coordinating with other Medical Affairs and Scientific Affairs personnel. Planning coordination will be required to effectively manage priorities. The Regional Field Director is expected to identify possible solution(s) and make a recommendation to the supervisor for action. The recommendations are expected to support the company’s scientific objectives. In addition, the Regional Field Director will work collaboratively with local and regional internal business partners to meet scientific needs of customers.

• Responsible for the management of a regional Lumateperone MSL team including:
• Ensure that team functions according to the business plan and company directives
• Conducts routine team field visits and 1:1 meetings, providing observation and coaching
• Conduct performance coaching and feedback discussions
• Provide oversight responsibility for team’s training and development
• Ensure team optimal capacity, field activity level, and field metrics
• Ensures each MSL territory plan is strategic, up to date and actionable.
• Manages the team through special projects and cross functional support activities
• Recruiting and retention of a diverse team of top talent and will actively implement leadership strategies to inspire and motivate their team members
• Provide career and succession planning in support of staff reaching their highest potential
• Provide an optimal working environment by promoting/functioning…