PHARMAFull-time
Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Ahmedabad/Jaipur
By Admin · Medical Affairs & MSL
AHMEDABAD (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/10/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONJOHNSON & JOHNSONPharmaceuticals, Healthcare & MedTech
ROLE OVERVIEW
Serve as the scientific face of Johnson & Johnson's Oncology organization by engaging Key Opinion Leaders, sharing clinical evidence, gathering insights, and supporting medical strategy and access to innovative therapies.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Identify, map, and profile Key Opinion Leaders in the assigned geography and Oncology therapy area
- •Engage KOLs through medical affairs initiatives aligned with the overall franchise plan
- •Represent the Oncology therapeutic area on relevant cross-functional teams and internal or external initiatives
- •Gather customer insights and communicate them to the franchise team
- •Receive and process scientific information requests from healthcare professionals
- •Provide scientific support and regular medical-development training to the sales team
- •Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement medical strategy and support access to new products and indications
- •Travel 70-80% for customer and stakeholder interactions
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports within the Medical Affairs organization and collaborates with Oncology franchise, sales, cross-functional, and external stakeholder teams; Exact manager and team size are not specified in the posting
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical graduate with MD, MBBS, BDS, or MDS
- Pharmaceutical university degree such as PharmD or PhD
- 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Good understanding of the Medical Affairs function
- Understanding of local regulatory policy and industry codes of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion, and clinical research
- Strong scientific communication and stakeholder-engagement capability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Oncology therapeutic-area knowledge
- •Clinical research experience
- •Medical communications experience
- •Experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare industry scientific engagement
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Medical Affairs
Oncology
scientific communication
clinical research
medical compliance
regulatory policy
pharmaceutical promotion
drug registration
KOL engagement
stakeholder management
clinical data
scientific research
data gathering and analysis
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Benefits not specified in the provided posting; Johnson & Johnson offers an inclusive work environment and career development opportunities.
No salary range is disclosed in the supplied posting. Compensation should be confirmed directly with Johnson & Johnson and will depend on qualifications, experience, therapeutic expertise, and role scope.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company operating across Innovative Medicine and MedTech, with a mission focused on developing healthcare innovations and improving health outcomes.
TEAM SIZE: 130,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & MedTech
Culture: The company emphasizes an inclusive environment, individual dignity, collaboration, scientific innovation, and opportunities for employees to develop their careers while contributing to patient impact.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
The MSL role can provide progression into Senior Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, Medical Affairs Manager, and broader therapeutic-area medical leadership positions, depending on performance and experience.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Emphasize MD/MBBS/BDS/MDS, PharmD, or PhD credentials; Highlight Oncology knowledge and any pharmaceutical or healthcare experience; Demonstrate ability to discuss clinical evidence with healthcare professionals; Include examples of scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, or clinical research; Highlight willingness to travel extensively; Show knowledge of medical affairs, regulatory policy, and pharmaceutical industry codes.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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