Medical Affairs Internship at Novartis, Mumbai
Looking to kickstart your career in Medical Affairs with a global pharma leader. This Medical Affairs Internship at Novartis Careers offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world medical and scientific functions. You will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to impactful healthcare projects. The Internship in Mumbai provides exposure to scientific communication, literature analysis, and field-based medical activities. It is ideal for postgraduate medical students aiming to build a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical industry.
About Novartis:
Novartis Healthcare Private Limited is a leading multinational pharmaceutical organization dedicated to improving and extending people’s lives. The company focuses on innovative science, collaboration, and patient-centric solutions to address complex healthcare challenges. With a strong global presence, Novartis empowers professionals to drive breakthroughs that transform patient outcomes.
Internship Details:
- Role: Medical Affairs Intern
- ID: REQ-10071736
- Location: Mumbai (Full-time, Onsite)
- Department: Medical Affairs
- Duration: 2–3 Months
- Position Type: Internship (Full Time)
- Reports To: Franchise Medical Head / Country Medical Director
- Employment Type: Early Career (Fixed Term)
Position Overview:
This role offers hands-on exposure to a wide range of medical activities, including, but not limited to, publication review, literature analysis, scientific content development, KOL (Key Opinion Leader) profiling, and field-based medical activities.
The internship is ideal for candidates pursuing an MD or an equivalent higher degree, currently in their second or final year of postgraduate studies, who aspire to build a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Scientific Publication Review:
- Assist in reviewing clinical and real-world publications for accuracy, scientific rigor, and alignment with company messaging.
Literature Review and Summarization:
- Conduct comprehensive literature searches and summarize relevant data to support ongoing medical projects, strategy development, and field team training.
Content Development:
- Support the development of high-quality scientific and educational materials such as slide decks, FAQs, scientific responses, and internal knowledge documents.
KOL Profiling and Mapping:
- Assist in the identification, profiling, and segmentation of key opinion leaders (KOLs) to support engagement planning and scientific collaborations.
Field Work and Medical Support:
- Accompany medical field teams on scientific engagements, medical education programs, and congress activities to gain first-hand experience in external scientific communication.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical Research, Compliance) to ensure medical and scientific accuracy in communications and initiatives.
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
- Pursuing an MD or equivalent higher degree
- Specialization in Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related healthcare discipline
- Must be in the second or final year of postgraduate studies
Skills Required:
- Strong interest in medical affairs and pharmaceutical industry practices.
- Excellent scientific understanding and ability to critically appraise medical literature.
- Proficiency in scientific writing and summarizing complex data.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
- High level of professionalism, ethical standards, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Familiarity with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Benefits of the Medical Affairs Internship:
- Exposure to real-world medical affairs operations with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, India, a multinational pharmaceutical organization
- Mentorship and training from experienced medical affairs professionals.
- Opportunity to build a professional network with internal and external stakeholders.
- Development of scientific communication, strategic thinking, and field engagement skills.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following
- Curriculum Vitae,
- A brief statement of interest
- Proof of current enrollment in a postgraduate program
- NOC from the department head/organization as deemed necessary for a full-time, on-site, internship program
