Medical Science Liaison job at Novartis
Novartis India is hiring for the position of Novartis Medical Science Liaison. This role requires a graduate in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine or related fields. The application deadline is not specified.
Novartis Medical Science Liaison Job Details
Summary
- Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.
Location: Kerala
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scientific partnerships with Medical Experts (MEs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and key healthcare accounts through meaningful medical and scientific engagements.
- Develop and execute strategic ME engagement plans aligned with organizational and therapeutic area priorities.
- As a Novartis Medical Science Liaison, respond to unsolicited medical and scientific information requests, ensuring accurate, balanced, and compliant communication.
- Support the planning and execution of clinical research activities, including collaboration with study sites and clinical operations teams.
- Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) by providing scientific support and guidance to investigators as per company processes.
- Act as a trusted medical resource for internal cross-functional teams, providing scientific insights and therapeutic expertise.
- Ensure timely reporting of adverse events, product quality complaints, and special situation cases in accordance with pharmacovigilance and compliance requirements.
- Support medical education initiatives and scientific exchange activities to enhance disease and product awareness.
Essential Requirements
- Education: Any Graduate (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Medicine, or related healthcare disciplines preferred).
- Experience: 3-8 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Clinical Research, Scientific Engagement, Healthcare Consulting, or related pharmaceutical/healthcare roles.
- Strong understanding of medical and scientific communication principles.
- Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, medical experts, or key stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem.
- Knowledge of clinical research processes, evidence generation, and medical compliance requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, influencing, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in an MSL, Medical Advisor, Clinical Research, or Medical Affairs role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Exposure to Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), clinical studies, or evidence generation projects.
- Understanding of pharmacovigilance, adverse event reporting, and healthcare compliance standards.
- Advanced degree or certification in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, or related disciplines.
- Experience working in cross-functional and matrix organizations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of annual ME engagement and medical activity targets.
- Quality and effectiveness of scientific engagements with Medical Experts and key stakeholders.
- Timely and compliant response to medical information requests.
- Successful support and execution of clinical research and IIT activities.
- 100% adherence to Ethics, Compliance, and Pharmacovigilance requirements.
- Timely reporting of adverse events, technical complaints, and special situation cases.
Why Novartis: As a Novartis Medical Science Liaison, you can contribute to work that helps people with disease and their families. It takes more than innovative science; it takes a community of smart, passionate people like you, collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.