Medical Manager_Rare tumor/ Oncology

Merck; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in India seeks a Medical Science Liaison to connect with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals across Delhi, Hyderabad or Bengaluru. You will translate oncology and rare disease science into credible scientific dialogue and support investigator-initiated research in collaboration with field teams.

This role offers substantial autonomy within Medical Affairs, opportunities to contribute to educational events, and to build trusted relationships that advance patient outcomes while

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical qualification (PhD, MBBS or MD) or equivalent.
• Strong oncology and rare diseases expertise.
• Proven ability to engage with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific partner for KOLs and HCPs across the assigned territory in India.
• Translate therapeutic-area expertise into meaningful scientific exchanges.
• Support investigator-initiated research and field medical activities.
• Represent the organization at medical education events and build long-term relationships.
• Contribute to Medical Affairs plans with autonomy.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Medical affairs

Clinical research support

Presentation skills

Education

PhD / MBBS / MD or equivalent

Job description

\"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.\"

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