Medical Science Liaison (MSL)-Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson
Full Time
₹8 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Chennai
Posted 1h ago

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)-Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

Job description

Interested in a career in medical affairs and oncology? Explore this field-based, scientific engagement role at Johnson & Johnson Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

 Company Description 

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare firm that develops medical innovations via its Innovative Medicine and MedTech subsidiaries. Its work focuses on discovering ways to prevent, treat and manage complicated diseases with a focus on improving patient outcomes. They offer a culture that embraces diversity and urges its employees to contribute to advancing science and healthcare innovation.

 Job Summary 

The Medical Science Liaison-Oncology position is with Johnson & Johnson's Medical Affairs Group in Chennai, India. The Field-Based Medical Liaison will operate as a scientific point of contact for key opinion leaders (KOLs) in oncology, sharing information on treatment trends and clinical research and communicating essential healthcare professional knowledge to internal teams. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, scientific assistance and around 70-80% travel to interact with healthcare providers and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Identify, map and maintain profiles of key opinion leaders (KOLs) in oncology across the assigned area.

  • Develop and maintain scientific partnerships with relevant experts to support overall therapeutic area strategy through medical affairs efforts.

  • Represent the oncology therapeutic area on cross-functional conversations and on important internal and external research efforts.

  • Gather insights from healthcare specialists and report findings to the relevant internal franchise teams.

  • Respond to and manage scientific information requests from healthcare professionals (HCPs).

  • Serve as a scientific resource in support of the sales team, offering regular training and sharing updates on the latest discoveries in cancer.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enable the creation and implementation of medical strategy.

  • Connect with healthcare experts and other stakeholders to learn about treatment patterns, debate the results of clinical trials and share scientific information.

  • Travel frequently and conduct site visits to engage stakeholders and assist medical affairs activities.

Educational Qualification 

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

  • MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

  • PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

  • PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in a relevant pharmaceutical or scientific discipline.

Skills Required 

  • Good understanding of medical affairs and its role in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Knowledge of oncology and relevant clinical research developments.

  • Knowledge of local regulatory regulations and industry rules of practice relating to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical research.

  • Excellent communication abilities to engage in scientific debates with healthcare experts and key opinion leaders.

  • Ability to develop and maintain professional connections with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Analytical reasoning and the ability to gather, evaluate and disseminate medical information.

  • Cross-functional collaboration and involvement of stakeholders.

  • Medical communication abilities and scientific research.

  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a focus on execution.

  • Skill in learning digital instruments and technology utilised in professional workflows.

Salary Structure 

The average expected compensation for a Medical Science Liaison is ₹8-10 Lakhs per year.

Career Development 

The Field-Based Medical Liaison provides medical professionals with the opportunity to gain experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, scientific communication and healthcare professional engagement. Depending on their experience, they may have the potential to grow into senior-level Medical Affairs jobs, medical strategy or scientific leadership.

How to Apply 

  • Open our job portal. Search for Medical Science Liaison(MSL)- Johnson & Johnson listing.

  • Review the full job information and check the eligibility conditions.

  • Fill out the application form. Upload your resume.

  • Submit your application.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Non Clinical Jobs
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Non Clinical JobsMedical Affairs

Market insights & trends

Salary Insights

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Hiring Trends

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Everything you need to know about the process

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