MSL Senior Manager, Immunology - Janssen-Ortho Inc. - 2406161920W

　　Description

　　Janssen-Ortho Inc. is currently recruiting for a Senior MSL Manager – Immunology, covering a team of MSLs across Canada.

　　At Janssen, we are dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, metabolic and chronic diseases and women’s health. Passionate about our dedication to patients, we bring innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Janssen Inc. is a member of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Please visit www.janssen.ca for more information.

　　The Senior MSL Manager leads, mentors and develops a group of MSLs who provide scientific and research support to health care professionals and internal business partners related to current and future Janssen products. The Senior MSL Manager ensures MSL team is accountable for the execution of the field Medical Sciences Plan and provides field insights to inform medical strategy. They will collaborate with head office Medical Director to guide the strategic direction of the activities of the MSLs, ensuring compliant alignment with the other regional teams from other functional areas.

　　Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Leads and develops field based MSL teams in support of the Medical Plan while creating a culture of innovation and collaboration

　　Ensures collaborative and compliant alignment of MSL activities with Commercial and Medical customer facing roles and according to field medical plan and company directives

　　Responsible for recruiting and on-boarding, performance management and career development for a qualified and diverse team of MSLs

　　Facilitates scientific and skill training, as well as mentoring and coaching to support professional development

　　Supports customer insight collection and communicates field insights and actionable items to leadership and other internal partners, as appropriate

　　Ensures compliance with all local regulatory requirements and Global Policies and Guidelines

　　Contributes as a member on internal project teams representing field medical affairs and customer perspectives, as appropriate

　　Oversees allocated field medical science budget

　　Identifies and implements fundamental standards and best practices for the role. Implementation of policies for MSLs, seeking to standardize activities and processes to minimize operational, strategic and corporate responsibility risks

　　Establishment of auditable standards and metrics on the function of the MSLs

　　Continuous evaluation of the market, to understand the current trends of the external MSLs and in this way, provide guidance, ensuring that Janssen innovates continuously

　　Creation of strategies and alignment of support processes for the activities of the MSLs, based on the needs of the therapeutic area and the business

　　Formulation of strategies to develop skills and competencies needed in MSLs, focusing on career plans and internal growth within the organization

　　Development of comprehensive collaborative training standards for MSLs, aligning with existing proposals for that purpose

　　Develops expertise on the correct use of CRM, ensuring team entries are standardized and up to date; ensures effective collection and reporting of data

　　Analyzes CRM data and provides regular reports on the performance of the team

　　Represents Canada on any regional/global initiatives aimed at optimizing MSL effectiveness

　　Assessment and approval of expense reports, and administrative budget updates in a timely fashion

　　Communicates MSL team achievement updates to appropriate internal partners and levels of management

　　Provides an optimal working environment by promoting/functioning according to the Credo value, communication of a clear direction, active listening, respecting diversity, encouraging collaborative partnership, empowering direct reports, follow up on commitments, promoting innovation, and rewarding high performance

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications:

　　PhD, PharmD and/or MD is an asset, otherwise a Graduate degree in a relevant subject is required (minimum of a master’s degree)

　　Experience/knowledge in immunology is an asset

　　2 years of people management experience required; Field-based people management experience is preferred; except in cases of exceptional alternative experience

　　3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or therapeutic area within medical/scientific affairs required, it’s desirable to have at least 2 years of previous experience as an MSL

　　Bilingualism in French and English is an asset

　　Ability to builds and develop effective people and teams

　　Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures. Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs.

　　Strategic thinking and positive track record of flawless execution.

　　Proven ability to effectively communicate information to KOLs, as well as non-experts.

　　Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely, as required.

　　Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision making with relevant partners

　　Prioritization skills and big picture orientation.

　　Scientific acumen

　　Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and follow through in a field-based role

　　Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs; previous experience with Customer Relationship Management tools is an asset

　　Experience developing and/or executing product strategy

　　Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including an ability to effectively observe, assess and mentor others on communicating complex technical, scientific or medical information to broad audience types

　　Solid knowledge of local regulatory requirements

　　Strong leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills

　　Ability to travel nationally as well as internationally, approximately 30-50 % of the time (customer facing position). Overnight travel may be required as much as 1-2 times per week on average

　　Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

　　Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

　　For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

　　Primary Location NA-CA-Ontario-Toronto

　　Organization Janssen Inc. (7710)

　　Job Function Medical Science Liaison

　　Req ID: 2406161920W