Medical Manager

Merck Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in India is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to serve as the primary scientific partner for Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders across the assigned territory in India. You will translate your oncology and rare diseases expertise into meaningful scientific exchanges.

Working with autonomy, you will support investigator-initiated research, contribute to Medical Affairs plans and medical education events, and build trusted, long-term relationships to

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical qualification (MD/MBBS/PhD or related).
• Strong scientific experience in oncology and rare diseases.
• Proven ability to engage with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Experience supporting investigator-initiated research and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary scientific partner for KOLs and healthcare professionals in your territory.
• Translate therapeutic-area expertise into meaningful scientific exchanges.
• Support investigator-initiated research and liaise with clinical development teams.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs plans and represent the organization at medical education events.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Rare diseases knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Medical communications

Investigator-initiated research

Education

MD/MBBS/PhD

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

At the intersection of science and patient impact, this role places you at the heart of specialty medicine, shaping how healthcare professionals understand and apply the latest advances in their therapeutic area.

As a Medical Science Liaison, you will serve as the primary scientific partner for Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals and other healthcare stakeholders across your assigned territory in India. You will translate your therapeutic-area expertise into meaningful scientific exchanges, support investigator-initiated research and ensure that medical insights from the field inform broader strategic priorities.

Working with considerable autonomy, you will contribute to the execution of Medical Affairs plans, represent the organization at medical education events and build trusted, long-term relationships with the medical community, all in support of improved patient outcomes.

Who you are

• An advanced scientific or medical qualification, such as a PhD, MBBS or MD, or a related qualification within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Strong scientific experience in oncology and rare diseases is highly preferred.
• In-depth scientific knowledge in a relevant therapeutic area, with the ability to engage credibly with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals on complex clinical and scientific topics.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with the medical community, including Key Opinion Leaders, academic institutions and healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting investigator-initiated research, including site identification, liaison with clinical development teams and field support for research studies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate scientific information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• A self-directed and curious mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with scientific developments in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Hindi or a regional Indian language would be an advantage for effective stakeholder engagement across the assigned territory.

Location

Delhi, Hyderabad or Bengaluru, India

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!