About the Role
The Medical Affairs Specialist will support Roche’s medical strategy by providing scientific expertise, engaging with healthcare professionals, ensuring compliant dissemination of medical information, and contributing to evidence generation activities. This role plays a key part in aligning medical insights with business objectives and improving patient outcomes across therapeutic areas.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific & Medical Expertise
Provide accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Support the development and review of medical/scientific materials, including slide decks, publications, and promotional content.
Maintain deep knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas, clinical data, competitors, and market trends.
Medical Insights & Stakeholder Engagement
Build trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians, and scientific communities.
Capture and communicate medical insights to shape Roche’s medical strategies and evidence-generation plans.
Support advisory boards, scientific meetings, and investigator-initiated studies.
Evidence Generation & Medical Governance
Assist in planning and executing local clinical studies, real-world evidence projects, and post-marketing surveillance.
Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with local/global regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.
Support pharmacovigilance teams with medical evaluation and safety reporting when required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with commercial, regulatory, market access, and marketing teams to ensure medically sound strategies.
Provide medical training to internal teams, including sales and field force, to enhance scientific competency.
Contribute to launch readiness, disease education programs, and patient support initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS/MD preferred).
2–5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related pharmaceutical industry roles.
Strong understanding of clinical trials, medical governance, and scientific communication.
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
Why Join Roche?
Work in a globally respected healthcare company committed to innovation and patient-centricity.
Opportunity to collaborate with world-class medical professionals and access cutting-edge scientific resources.
Inclusive work environment with strong career development pathways.