Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for Medical Scientific Liaison - Gastroenterology to be located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Job Purpose:

As therapeutic area scientific expert for the Gastroenterology portfolio is:

• To enhance the collaboration, support and communication between the local and Emerging Markets Medical Affairs Team for the Gastroenterology portfolio and relevant cross-function stakeholders

• To discuss Janssen products, treatment trends & clinical studies through high quality scientific communication with external stakeholders

• To contribute to realizing company goals through the medical affairs plan

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• To keep abreast of the latest medical and scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area

• To develop and maintain a contact network with Leading Specialists

• To provide strategic input to the company medical affairs plan & business decision-making

• Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists & other external customers

• Reactive assistance with Named Patient Programs

• Organizing & participating in medical education activities & advisory boards

• Supporting other departments with training requirements, whilst acting as a reference point for scientific queriesQualification & Experience

• Science degree: MBChB/MBBCh, PhD, Masters or Pharmacist

• Prefer at least 2 years working experience in pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity.

• Medical and clinical experience (preferred)

• Deep scientific knowledge on the therapeutic area

• Excellent communication skills

• Business Acumen

• Ability to work within a matrix - to work independently, as well as part of a team

Core Competencies

• Deep scientific knowledge in the therapeutic area
• Communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen
• Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills

Leadership Behaviors Required:

• LIVE OUR CREDO: Puts the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursues the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance & ethics and Ensures everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose
• CONNECT: Builds internal and external relationships based on respect, Collaborates openly across boundaries and acts as a team player.
• SHAPE: Inspires and contributes ideas that challenge thinking, demonstrates resilience and agility to drive and adapt to change.
• Grow: Develops self and others to reach their goals, engages in open & honest conversations and Drives performance by managing energy and taking ownership for outcomes.

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