Medical Affairs Job at Bristol Myers Squibb, Mumbai
Looking to lead clinical trial strategy and pipeline development at a globally recognized biopharmaceutical company? Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is hiring a Disease Area Specialist, Clinical Trial & Pipeline for its Mumbai office. This Medical Affairs Job in Mumbai offers a unique opportunity for medical professionals to work at the forefront of clinical development, medical affairs, and pipeline strategy. The selected candidate will collaborate with global and regional teams, engage with leading healthcare experts, and contribute to the development of innovative therapies. If you are passionate about clinical research, medical strategy, and advancing patient care through science, this position offers an exceptional career opportunity.
About the Company:
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. The company is a leader in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and cell therapy. With a strong commitment to scientific innovation and patient-focused healthcare, Bristol Myers Squibb continues to transform lives through groundbreaking research and clinical excellence.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Disease Area Specialist, Clinical Trial & Pipeline
- Job Requisition ID: R1602160
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Functional Area: Medical Affairs & Clinical Development
- Industry: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Field Travel Requirement: Approximately 20–30%
- Role Type: Head Office-Based Position
- Department: Medical Affairs / Clinical Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead country-level medical strategy for assigned pipeline assets.
- Align local medical activities with global pipeline strategies.
- Participate in Early Product Planning (EPP) activities in this Medical Affairs Job in Mumbai.
- Represent India in regional and global pipeline working groups.
- Provide strategic leadership for Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
- Contribute to clinical development plans and feasibility assessments.
- Monitor competitive landscape and emerging clinical data at Bristol Myers Squibb.
- Develop country-specific medical strategies based on patient needs and treatment trends.
- Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific experts.
- Conduct clinical trial feasibility assessments and site evaluations.
- Support trial start-up activities and recruitment planning.
- Deliver protocol and disease-area training to investigators and clinical teams.
- Serve as the primary medical contact for investigators and study sites.
- Support regulatory submissions, clinical trial applications, and health authority interactions.
- Assist in adverse event and serious adverse event reviews.
- Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety teams.
- Support GCP audits and regulatory inspections in this Job in Mumbai
- Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Commercial, and Clinical Operations teams.
- Utilize real-world evidence and epidemiological data to strengthen evidence generation.
- Train and mentor Medical Science Liaisons and internal stakeholders.
Educational Requirements for this Medical Affairs Job:
- An MBBS degree is preferred.
- MD qualification preferred.
- Medical professionals with strong clinical and pharmaceutical industry experience will be highly considered.
- Understanding of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs processes.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Skills Required:
- Medical Affairs Expertise.
- Clinical Trial Management.
- Clinical Development Strategy.
- Pipeline Asset Planning.
- Oncology and Specialty Care Knowledge.
- Medical Research and Evidence Generation.
- Clinical Study Feasibility Assessment.
- Pharmacovigilance and Safety Evaluation.
- Regulatory Affairs Understanding.
- Strategic Planning and Execution.
- Stakeholder Engagement and KOL Management.
- Scientific Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving.
- Leadership and Change Management.
- Project Management Skills.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation.
- Written and Verbal English Communication Skills.
- Training and Mentorship Capabilities.
Benefits of the Medical Affairs Job:
- Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies.
- Exposure to global clinical development and pipeline strategies.
- Direct collaboration with international medical and research teams.
- Opportunity to influence the development of future therapies.
- Strong career growth in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.
- Experience with Phase I–III clinical trials.
- Interaction with renowned Key Opinion Leaders and scientific experts.
- Participation in innovative research and evidence-generation initiatives.
- Competitive employee benefits and professional development programs.
- Opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies that impact patients worldwide.
