Merck KGaA Posted July 18, 2026

Medical Advisor Rare Tumors

Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania FULL_TIME
Medical Affairs Oncology Associate

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About this opportunity

Your role:

As Medical Advisor for Rare Tumors, you will serve as the primary scientific expert and strategic partner for the Rare Tumor community across the Romania. You will independently develop and execute the local Medical Affairs strategy, translating complex clinical evidence into actionable insights that shape therapeutic approaches for patients with rare tumors. Building deep scientific relationships with key opinion leaders across multiple specialties, you will spend 60% or more of your time engaging with academic and clinical centers nationwide. You will lead medical planning, contribute to cross-functional strategies with Market Access, HEOR, and Commercial teams, and serve as the scientific voice in launch and brand development. This position offers significant strategic autonomy and future leadership potential.

Who You Are

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with deep expertise in oncology, ideally with experience in rare tumors or rare diseases

Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs or Medical Science Liaison experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated success in fieldwork and KOL relationship building in Romania

Proven track record in developing and implementing medical strategies, with the ability to translate scientific insights into strategic recommendations

Strategic thinking capability to connect scientific knowledge with business priorities and identify opportunities in complex therapeutic landscapes

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex clinical data to diverse audiences including KOLs, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders

Strong collaboration skills and experience working effectively in cross-functional environments with Market Access, HEOR, Commercial, and Regulatory teams

Knowledge of clinical research methodology, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the regulatory and market environment in Romania

Fluency in Romanian and English (written and spoken), with willingness to travel within the Romania (60% or more) and occasionally across Europe

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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