Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

Medical Science Liaison Rare Tumors (Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria)

Rome, Rome, Italy FULL_TIME
Medical Affairs Oncology

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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

As a Medical Science Liaison responsible for the area of Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria, you bridge the gap between complex science and clinical practice. Operating under the Medical Head and Medical Advisor, you drive scientific exchange and manage medical projects within your therapeutic area. You build and maintain critical relationships with healthcare professionals, delivering precise clinical data and capturing field insights to shape our medical strategies. You own the execution of medical meetings, advisory boards, and congress activities while assisting with clinical research initiatives. Collaborating across cross-functional teams, you ensure all communications align with regulatory standards. Your proactive engagement directly enhances data transparency, supports medical education, and optimizes patient outcomes.

Who You Are

Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (PhD preferred).

At least 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Operations

Strong interest in Medical Affairs and scientific communication.

Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in both written and spoken Italian and English.

Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Proactive attitude with exceptional organizational skills.

Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is advantageous.

Salary Package:

Annual Base Salary (RAL):   €40.000 - €60.000

Categoria CCNL: B - A

Variable Compensation (SIP)

Welfare and Benefits Package

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Rome, Rome, Italy
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 980 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 137 biopharma companies.

980Comparable roles tracked
944Currently active
137Companies hiring similar roles
60Countries represented

Salary context

193 of 980 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Executive Assistant · Merck KGaA $33/hr – $50/hr (≈ $68,640–$104,000/yr)
Peer group range $86,320 – $458,800 (median $235,400)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 980 comparable roles

United States417
China's Mainland70
Japan66
China61
India47
Germany38

+ 54 more countries

Seniority mix

548 of 980 peers have a known seniority level

Director158
Manager130
Senior110
Associate57
Associate Director45
Senior Director24
Executive/VP17
Principal6
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

Therapeutic area mix

344 of 980 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology124
Immunology51
Neuroscience37
Cardiovascular / CVRM33
Rare Disease31
Respiratory22
Dermatology & Aesthetics20
Vaccines & Infectious Disease18
Gastroenterology4
Ophthalmology4

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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