Medical Science Liaison – Oncology Job in Chennai, India at Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Medical Science Liaison – Oncology in Medical Affairs in Chennai, India, for this opening. The role is field-based and requires 70-80% travel. Requisition number: R-106356.
Johnson & Johnson Medical Science Liaison Chennai Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Medical Science Liaison – Oncology – Chennai |
| Function | Medical Affairs Group |
| Sub Function | Medical Science Liaison |
| Category | Scientist, Medical Science Liaison (ST4 – E24) |
| Job Category | Scientific/Technology |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date Posted | 22 October 2026 |
| Requisition Number | R-106356 |
| Work Pattern | Field-based |
Job Description
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Medical Science Liaison – Oncology, Medical Affairs located in Chennai 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) discussing treatment trends, clinical trial data of our molecules and seeking insights that support the medical strategy.
Key Responsibilities of the Medical Science Liaison Oncology Role
Primary scientific face of the organization to KOL’s for Oncology therapy area, responsible for:
- Identification, mapping and profiling of KOL’s of the given geography and therapy area on an ongoing basis
- Engagement of identified KOL’s through medical affairs initiatives in alignment with the overall franchise plan
- Represent the TA for medical & scientific affairs on all relevant cross functional teams and internal and external initiatives.
- Gathering customer insights and conveying them back to the franchise team
- Receiving and processing scientific information request received from Healthcare Professionals(HCP)
- Scientific resource for the sales team of the given therapy area responsible for regular training and flow of latest medical developments in the given field
- This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent communication and influencing skills with all internal stakeholders to develop and implement medical strategy, to shape the external scientific landscape that can enable the fastest access to new products/indications for our patients, medical staff and the greater community.
- The position will require 70-80% travel for interaction with customers and various stakeholders.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications – External: Medical graduate (MD/ MBBS/ BDS /MDS) or Pharmaceutical university Degree ( PharmD or PhD)
Required Skills
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.
Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Insights, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Experience, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, 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
Additional Information
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.
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its company. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything. Its strength in healthcare innovation empowers it to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through its expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson is 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.
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