Field Director, GU Oncology - North Central Region
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Hager City, WI, United States
Job Function
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function Medical Science Liaison
Job Category People Leader
All Job Posting Locations Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Illinois (Any City); Indiana (Any City); Kentucky (Any City); Michigan (Any City); Minnesota (Any City); North Dakota (Any City); Ohio (Any City); South Dakota (Any City); Wisconsin (Any City)
Field Director – Medical Science Liaison Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Field Director – GU Oncology to be based in the North Central Region (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, N. Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota).
Therapeutic Area GU Oncology focuses on prostate and bladder cancer treatments, encompassing a robust marketed portfolio and a near‑term pipeline. The MSL team is highly experienced and integrates patient procedure support with a bladder cancer delivery system.
Position Summary The Field Director leads a regional GU Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to health‑care professionals and internal partners. The role ensures customer‑centric, insight‑driven, and compliant scientific engagement across the region.
Partner with the MSL Head to translate TA and Medical Affairs strategy into regional priorities, measurable objectives, and execution excellence.
Develop and maintain a strong clinical engagement strategy for each territory, conducting routine strategy reviews with MSL direct reports and leveraging data, insights, AI tools, and performance trends.
Coach and develop MSLs, applying a skills framework, routine feedback, and field observation, focusing on strength‑based coaching, continuous improvement, and career development.
Execute field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement, ensuring each report possesses scientific acumen, presentation skills, and soft‑skill abilities.
Stay current on scientific information and disease states, guiding the team in collecting and analyzing high‑quality, actionable medical insights.
Serve as a resilient, accountable leader in challenging situations, maintaining professionalism and integrity.
Coordinate closely with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross‑functional partners to align objectives and execution.
Provide oversight of all activities in accordance with regulatory and compliance guidelines, reinforcing ethical decision making.
Regional Team Leadership Responsibilities
Manage a regional GU Oncology MSL team, ensuring alignment to business plans and company directives.
Drive team performance through regular field visits, 1:1s, coaching, and candid, constructive feedback linked to performance expectations and career goals.
Oversee training and development, ensuring ongoing scientific and leadership capability building.
Monitor field activity level and metrics using data dashboards, driving continuous improvement.
Model and develop the team’s scientific exchange skills, addressing objections and inaccuracies.
Ensure each MSL territory plan is strategic, current, and actionable.
Guide the team through special projects and cross‑functional support activities, balancing workload and priorities.
Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse high‑performing team, implementing inclusive leadership strategies.
Plan career and succession pathways, identifying high‑potential talent and readiness.
Create an optimal working environment grounded in Credo values, fostering trust, accountability, and high performance.
Complete administrative duties, including expense reports, metric reports, compliance documentation, and operational reporting.
Co‑lead communication of MSL team achievements, insights, and impact to internal partners and leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Scientific Leadership
Lead compliant, effective cross‑functional collaboration across regions, ensuring communication with field partners.
Participate in business planning across brands within Medical Affairs.
Partner with the MSL Head to develop region/organised provider strategies, providing field insights to inform TA strategy.
Lead scientific projects and programs with strategic design and tactical execution.
Identify and develop field scientific strategies aligned to TA medical priorities.
Represent Field Medical with credibility, influence, and strategic perspective in cross‑functional initiatives.
Champion a culture of excellence by establishing scalable, high‑impact processes that foster alignment and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum of a master’s degree; PharmD, PhD, or MD highly preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry and a minimum of 2 years of MSL experience; clinical/research experience is preferred.
TA‑related experience preferred.
Previous people‑management responsibility preferred.
Proficiency in data gathering, analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross‑functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Benefits
Company car through the FLEET program.
Annual performance bonus potential, subject to plan guidelines.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; business accident insurance; group legal insurance.
Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan.
Time‑off benefits: vacation 120 hours, sick time 40 hours (56 hours for Washington residents), holiday pay 13 days, work/family/personal time up to 40 hours, parental leave 480 hours, condolence leave 30 days for immediate family, 5 days for extended family, caregiver leave 10 days, volunteer leave 4 days, military spouse time‑off 80 hours.
Compensation The anticipated base pay range for this position is $164,000.00 – $282,900.00.
Required Skills Channel Partner Enablement, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Customer Centricity, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking.
Preferred Skills Channel Partner Enablement, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Customer Centricity, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking.
Legal and Accommodation Statement Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS for assistance.
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Job Sub Function Medical Science Liaison
Job Category People Leader
All Job Posting Locations Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Illinois (Any City); Indiana (Any City); Kentucky (Any City); Michigan (Any City); Minnesota (Any City); North Dakota (Any City); Ohio (Any City); South Dakota (Any City); Wisconsin (Any City)
Field Director – Medical Science Liaison Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting a Field Director – GU Oncology to be based in the North Central Region (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, N. Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota).
Therapeutic Area GU Oncology focuses on prostate and bladder cancer treatments, encompassing a robust marketed portfolio and a near‑term pipeline. The MSL team is highly experienced and integrates patient procedure support with a bladder cancer delivery system.
Position Summary The Field Director leads a regional GU Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to health‑care professionals and internal partners. The role ensures customer‑centric, insight‑driven, and compliant scientific engagement across the region.
Partner with the MSL Head to translate TA and Medical Affairs strategy into regional priorities, measurable objectives, and execution excellence.
Develop and maintain a strong clinical engagement strategy for each territory, conducting routine strategy reviews with MSL direct reports and leveraging data, insights, AI tools, and performance trends.
Coach and develop MSLs, applying a skills framework, routine feedback, and field observation, focusing on strength‑based coaching, continuous improvement, and career development.
Execute field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement, ensuring each report possesses scientific acumen, presentation skills, and soft‑skill abilities.
Stay current on scientific information and disease states, guiding the team in collecting and analyzing high‑quality, actionable medical insights.
Serve as a resilient, accountable leader in challenging situations, maintaining professionalism and integrity.
Coordinate closely with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross‑functional partners to align objectives and execution.
Provide oversight of all activities in accordance with regulatory and compliance guidelines, reinforcing ethical decision making.
Regional Team Leadership Responsibilities
Manage a regional GU Oncology MSL team, ensuring alignment to business plans and company directives.
Drive team performance through regular field visits, 1:1s, coaching, and candid, constructive feedback linked to performance expectations and career goals.
Oversee training and development, ensuring ongoing scientific and leadership capability building.
Monitor field activity level and metrics using data dashboards, driving continuous improvement.
Model and develop the team’s scientific exchange skills, addressing objections and inaccuracies.
Ensure each MSL territory plan is strategic, current, and actionable.
Guide the team through special projects and cross‑functional support activities, balancing workload and priorities.
Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse high‑performing team, implementing inclusive leadership strategies.
Plan career and succession pathways, identifying high‑potential talent and readiness.
Create an optimal working environment grounded in Credo values, fostering trust, accountability, and high performance.
Complete administrative duties, including expense reports, metric reports, compliance documentation, and operational reporting.
Co‑lead communication of MSL team achievements, insights, and impact to internal partners and leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Scientific Leadership
Lead compliant, effective cross‑functional collaboration across regions, ensuring communication with field partners.
Participate in business planning across brands within Medical Affairs.
Partner with the MSL Head to develop region/organised provider strategies, providing field insights to inform TA strategy.
Lead scientific projects and programs with strategic design and tactical execution.
Identify and develop field scientific strategies aligned to TA medical priorities.
Represent Field Medical with credibility, influence, and strategic perspective in cross‑functional initiatives.
Champion a culture of excellence by establishing scalable, high‑impact processes that foster alignment and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum of a master’s degree; PharmD, PhD, or MD highly preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry and a minimum of 2 years of MSL experience; clinical/research experience is preferred.
TA‑related experience preferred.
Previous people‑management responsibility preferred.
Proficiency in data gathering, analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, cross‑functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape analysis.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Benefits
Company car through the FLEET program.
Annual performance bonus potential, subject to plan guidelines.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; business accident insurance; group legal insurance.
Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan.
Time‑off benefits: vacation 120 hours, sick time 40 hours (56 hours for Washington residents), holiday pay 13 days, work/family/personal time up to 40 hours, parental leave 480 hours, condolence leave 30 days for immediate family, 5 days for extended family, caregiver leave 10 days, volunteer leave 4 days, military spouse time‑off 80 hours.
Compensation The anticipated base pay range for this position is $164,000.00 – $282,900.00.
Required Skills Channel Partner Enablement, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Customer Centricity, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking.
Preferred Skills Channel Partner Enablement, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Customer Centricity, Data‑Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking.
Legal and Accommodation Statement Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS for assistance.
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