Senior Medical Science Liaison, Hematology

About the role

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Korea is looking for a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Oncology-Hematology. The role builds scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and understands unmet medical needs in the therapeutic area, acting as a field-based medical communication channel for Medical Affairs. It contributes to a medical strategy plan aligned with the therapeutic area and company strategy, and carries out all activities in line with regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs and physicians, providing clinical support on established and pipeline products and responding to unsolicited scientific requests with medical accuracy and compliance.
• Develop individual plans and objectives for KOL engagement tracked in the iMedical CRM, and share medical insights generated from interactions.
• Plan and run external medical activities such as congresses, symposia, advisory boards and investigator meetings, reporting findings with recommendations to internal partners.
• Act as a research liaison: manage investigator-initiated studies, respond to unsolicited research inquiries and liaise with the clinical research team, and support clinical trials by identifying potential sites and resolving site issues.
• Share medical insights with medical and cross-functional teams and support training and product-specific updates.

Required profile

• Relevant science background (medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, etc.).
• Master's degree or higher (PhD, MD or PharmD) preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Experience in hematology highly preferred.
• Knowledge of local regulatory policy and industry codes of practice on drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical studies.
• Excellent spoken and written English; domestic and international travel required.

Required skills

• Research methodologies, clinical trial design and interpretation of scientific publications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adherence to Johnson & Johnson Credo values and the International Health Care Business Integrity Guide.

Applications are made via a free-form resume and cover letter (Korean or English); the deadline is open until the position is filled. Only candidates passing the resume screening are contacted.