PHARMAFull-time
Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Bangalore
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/18/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONJOHNSON & JOHNSONPharmaceuticals, Healthcare & MedTech
ROLE OVERVIEW
Serve as the scientific face of Johnson & Johnson in Oncology, engaging Key Opinion Leaders, communicating clinical evidence, gathering insights and supporting medical strategy across the Bangalore geography.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Identify, map and profile KOLs within the assigned geography and Oncology therapy area
- •Engage KOLs through medical affairs initiatives aligned with franchise plans
- •Represent the Oncology therapeutic area on relevant cross-functional teams and initiatives
- •Gather customer and scientific insights and communicate them to the franchise team
- •Receive and process scientific information requests from healthcare professionals
- •Provide scientific support and training to the sales team on current medical developments
- •Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement medical strategy
- •Support activities that shape the external scientific landscape and facilitate access to new products and indications
- •Travel extensively to engage customers and other stakeholders
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports within the Medical Affairs organization and collaborates with franchise, sales and other cross-functional teams; specific reporting manager and team size are not stated 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
- OR pharmaceutical university degree such as PharmD or PhD
- 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Good understanding of Medical Affairs
- Understanding of local regulatory policy and industry codes of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical research
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Oncology knowledge
- •Clinical research experience
- •Medical communications experience
- •Experience with KOL engagement
- •Analytical reasoning and data-gathering skills
- •Cross-functional collaboration experience
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Medical Affairs
Oncology
Medical Science Liaison
KOL engagement
scientific communication
clinical trial data
medical information
regulatory policy
pharmaceutical promotion
clinical research
medical compliance
scientific research
customer insights
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Professional development and career ownership opportunities; inclusive work environment; employee support and standard benefits subject to employment terms and location.
The posting does not disclose a salary range, bonus or equity package. Compensation should therefore be confirmed directly with Johnson & Johnson during recruitment.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company focused on innovative medicines and MedTech, with a mission centered on improving health and advancing healthcare solutions.
TEAM SIZE: Large global healthcare organization; exact employee count not stated in the posting
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & MedTech
Culture: The posting emphasizes collaboration, scientific excellence, inclusion, diversity, career ownership and patient-focused healthcare innovation.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression may include Senior Medical Science Liaison, therapeutic-area Medical Affairs roles, medical strategy positions, regional medical leadership or broader Medical Affairs opportunities depending on experience and organizational openings.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Emphasize the required medical or pharmaceutical degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience; highlight Oncology, clinical research or Medical Affairs exposure; demonstrate KOL engagement and scientific communication capabilities; mention knowledge of Indian regulatory policy and pharmaceutical industry codes; highlight analytical, relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills; demonstrate readiness for 70-80% field travel.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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