Johnson & Johnson is hiring Medical Science Liaison – Immunology professionals for its Medical Affairs team in Hyderabad and Bangalore. This is a full-time, field-based opportunity for medical graduates with 0–3 years of pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience.
The role focuses on scientific engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical affairs initiatives, scientific insights, clinical data, and development of the Immunology therapeutic area strategy.
Job Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Johnson & Johnson |
| Position | Medical Science Liaison – Immunology |
| Job Function | Medical Affairs |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Work Model | Field-based |
| Locations | Hyderabad / Bangalore |
| Experience | 0–3 years |
| Qualification | MD / MBBS / BDS / MDS / Pharm.D |
| Requisition ID | R-091655 |
| Posted | September 16, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | September 24, 2026 |
| Travel Requirement | Approximately 70–80% |
About the Johnson & Johnson Medical Science Liaison Role
The Medical Science Liaison – Immunology will serve as a scientific representative of Johnson & Johnson within the Immunology therapeutic area. The position involves engaging healthcare professionals and KOLs, discussing clinical and scientific developments, gathering external insights, and supporting the organization’s medical strategy.
The MSL will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external scientific stakeholders. Strong scientific communication, relationship-building, analytical thinking, and knowledge of medical affairs are important for this position.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Identifying, mapping, and profiling Key Opinion Leaders within the assigned geography and Immunology therapeutic area.
- Developing scientific relationships and engaging KOLs through Medical Affairs initiatives.
- Representing the Immunology therapeutic area on relevant cross-functional teams and internal initiatives.
- Gathering insights from healthcare professionals and communicating relevant findings to the franchise team.
- Receiving and processing scientific information requests from healthcare professionals.
- Supporting the sales organization as a scientific resource within the assigned therapeutic area.
- Providing training and communicating the latest medical and scientific developments to relevant internal teams.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of medical strategy.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to help shape the scientific landscape.
- Supporting initiatives related to access to new products and indications.
- Travelling approximately 70–80% of the time for interactions with customers and stakeholders.
Johnson & Johnson MSL Immunology Eligibility
Candidates applying for this Johnson & Johnson Medical Science Liaison job should meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
Applicants should have one of the following medical qualifications:
- MD
- MBBS
- BDS
- MDS
- Pharm.D
Experience
- 0–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Understanding of the Medical Affairs function.
- Knowledge of local regulatory policies and industry codes of practice related to:
- Drug registration
- Pharmaceutical promotion
- Clinical research
Preferred Skills
Johnson & Johnson lists several skills that can be relevant to this Medical Science Liaison position, including:
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Communications
- Scientific Research
- Clinical Experience
- Clinical Data Management
- Analytical Reasoning
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Competitive Landscape Analysis
- Market Research
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Influence
- Communication
- Medical Compliance
- Digital Literacy
- Digital Culture
- Execution Focus
Why Consider This Medical Affairs Opportunity?
This position provides exposure to several areas of Medical Affairs, including:
- KOL engagement
- Scientific communication
- Medical strategy
- Clinical data
- Healthcare professional engagement
- Therapeutic-area insights
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Immunology
- Medical compliance
The role may be particularly relevant to Pharm.D, MBBS, BDS, MDS and MD professionals looking to develop a career in Medical Affairs or Medical Science Liaison roles.
Job Location
The position is field-based and is listed for:
Hyderabad, India
Bangalore, India
The role involves substantial travel, with the job description specifying approximately 70–80% travel for customer and stakeholder interactions.
How to Apply
