Medical Science Liaison – Solid Tumours at Johnson & Johnson, Kolkata

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a full-time Medical Science Liaison – Oncology role in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The position is field-based and requires a medical or pharmaceutical degree. The application deadline is 16 November 2026.

Job Details

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison – Solid Tumours – Kolkata

Remote Type: Field-based

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Time Type: Full time

End Date: 16 November 2026

Job Requisition ID: R-109212

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Science Liaison

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Medical Science Liaison– Oncology, Medical Affairs located in Kolkata, 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) discussing treatment trends, clinical trial data of our molecules and seeking insights that support the medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

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)

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.

Required Skills

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

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers Johnson & Johnson to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our 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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson provides an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. Johnson & Johnson respects the diversity and dignity of its employees and recognizes their merit.

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Application deadline: 16 November 2026.