Medical Science Liaison - RB - Delhi

Biopharma Asia; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Key Account Medical Science Liaison– Oncology for the Medical Affairs group in India. The role focuses on scientific engagement with KOLs, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring non-promotional, evidence-based medical interactions while supporting oncology strategies across designated accounts.

Primary responsibilities include developing medical engagement plans, training teams, and gathering insights to inform clinical strategies.

Qualifications

• Medical graduate or pharmaceutical degree required.
• 0-2 years’ experience in pharma/healthcare.
• Familiarity with medical affairs and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary scientific contact for Oncology within key accounts.
• Develop and implement account-specific medical engagement plans.
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional account planning.
• Gather actionable medical insights and inform strategy.
• Provide timely, balanced responses to scientific inquiries.
• Deliver regular medical trainings to sales and KM teams.
• The role requires 70-80% travel.

Skills

AI Judgement Integration

Analytical Reasoning

Analytics Insights

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Experience

Communication

Competitive Landscape

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Gathering and Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Digital Culture

Digital Literacy

Execution Focus

Interpersonal Influence

Market Research

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Medical Compliance

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Scientific Research

Strategic Thinking

Technologically Savvy

Education

MBBS/BDS/MDS OR PharmD/PhD

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Description:

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing creative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

Janssen India, the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson India, is dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in India, in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and analgesia, dermatology, infectious diseases and metabolic diseases. Driven by a strong dedication to the health and well-being of patients, Janssen India brings innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Janssen recognizes the impact of serious conditions on people’s lives, and aims to empower people through disease awareness, education and access to quality care in six therapeutic areas.

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Key account Medical Science Liaison– Oncology, Medical Affairs located in Delhi, India. The position reports to the TA Lead – Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, India.

Position overview:

Be a therapeutic area scientific expert where you will be scientific face of the company engaging in interactions with Key Opinion Leaders(KOL) from key accounts discussing treatment trends, clinical trial data of our molecules and seeking insights that support the medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific contact for Oncology within designated key accounts and reimbursed accounts, providing balanced, non-promotional scientific engagement that addresses institutional medical needs and informs the medical strategy. Responsibilities include:
• Identify, map and profile KOLs, treating clinicians and relevant institutional scientific stakeholders within designated key and reimbursed accounts; understand referral networks, care pathways and institutional evidence needs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and implement account-specific medical engagement plans aligned with the therapeutic area medical strategy, addressing scientific knowledge gaps, unmet medical needs and institutional educational priorities through appropriate Medical Affairs initiatives.
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional account planning with Key Account Management, Market Access and other relevant teams; provide balanced clinical evidence and medical input for institutional formulary or reimbursement-related scientific queries through approved processes,
• Gather and document actionable medical insights on account-level evidence gaps, diagnostic and referral pathways, barriers to care and unmet patient needs; communicate insights to the relevant internal teams to inform medical strategy.
• Receive, document and coordinate timely, accurate and balanced responses to unsolicited scientific information requests from HCPs and relevant institutional stakeholders, in accordance with Medical Information procedures; report adverse events and product quality complaints through the appropriate channels.
• Serve as a scientific resource for Key Account Management, Market Access and sales teams, providing regular training on disease areas, clinical evidence and emerging medical developments, while maintaining the non-promotional remit and independence of Medical Affairs.
• The position will require 70-80% travel for interaction with customers and various stakeholders.

Qualifications - External

Medical graduate (MBBS/ BDS /MDS) or Pharmaceutical university Degree ( PharmD or PhD)

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
• Good understanding of medical affairs function
• Understanding of local regulatory policy and industry's code of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical research.

Are you ready to impact the world?

Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Preferred Skills:

• AI Judgement Integration
• Analytical Reasoning
• Analytics Insights
• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Experience
• Communication
• Competitive Landscape
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Culture
• Digital Literacy
• Execution Focus
• Interpersonal Influence
• Market Research
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications
• Medical Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Scientific Research
• Strategic Thinking
• Technologically Savvy