Local Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Panama, Panamá, Panama, San José, San Jose, Costa Rica

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications Will be considered

We are searching for the best talent for the Local Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist to be in Panama or Costa Rica

Purpose: The Local Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist plays a critical role in advancing scientific excellence across the organization by leading local evidence generation, scientific engagement, and Medical Affairs operational excellence. This position serves as a strategic bridge between local Medical Affairs and regional Scientific Affairs teams, translating therapeutic area priorities, field insights, and evidence gaps into impactful Real-World Evidence (RWE), Independent Publications, and evidence generation initiatives.

Your main responsabilities will be:

• Drive the end-to-end evidence generation process, overseeing scientific engagement plans, fostering a culture of actionable insights, supporting field medical effectiveness, ensuring compliance and governance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across Medical Affairs.

• Partner closely with Therapeutic Area teams, MSL leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver patient-centered scientific strategies and strengthen local capabilities.

• Translate complex scientific and operational data into actionable recommendations for local and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.

• Experience in Medical Affairs (previous roles as Sr MSL), Scientific Affairs, clinical research, evidence generation, RWE, publications, or scientific project management

• Strong understanding of evidence generation, scientific engagement, and healthcare ecosystems.

• Proven ability to collaborate across matrix organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, project management, and continuous improvement skills.

• Proficiency in English.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Development Lifecycle, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technologically Savvy