Medical Science Liaison
ROLE OVERVIEW
This Medical Science Liaison (MSL) opportunity with IQVIA places you at the centre of scientific exchange between the life-sciences industry and India's leading healthcare professionals. Operating from Mumbai, the MSL will build advocacy with Key Opinion Leaders, Key Medical Experts and decision-makers across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad. The role is vital for translating clinical data into credible medical education, supporting CMEs, webinars and advisory interactions, and ensuring oral FEE formulations gain appropriate inclusion in guidelines and formularies. By gathering field insights and collaborating with Medical, Sales, Marketing and Clinical Research teams, the MSL directly informs medical affairs and commercial strategy. For an MBBS doctor seeking a non-clinical, high-impact career, this position offers exceptional exposure to pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research and KOL management within a global leader.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/KMEs and healthcare decision-makers through regular field-based scientific interactions.
- •Engage KOLs in scientific activities such as CMEs, webinars and advisory boards to improve patient care quality.
- •Deliver balanced, accurate medical and scientific information on oral FEE formulations to HCPs, healthcare organizations and formularies.
- •Provide speaker training to selected healthcare professionals who will represent the company in CME programs and webinars.
- •Identify appropriate clinical investigators and collaborate with Medical Lead to plan and support clinical research studies.
- •Partner with sales colleagues at medical/scientific meetings, collect and interpret insights, and share timely post-meeting deliverables.
- •Gather medical insights and translate them into Medical Affairs, development and commercial product strategy, monitoring competitive information.
- •Train professional selling colleagues on disease state and product information, and screen business opportunities with cross-functional teams.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBBS degree with or without prior MSL experience.
- Working knowledge of promotional material review, healthcare system, and research procedures.
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines, GCP, and ethical guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical industry.
- Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research in at least one therapeutic area.
- Ability to use IT tools and interface effectively with various technical platforms.
- Strong personal integrity, customer focus, excellent communication, negotiation, advanced presentation skills, and ability to contribute in multifunctional teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively for field-based KOL, HCP, and CME engagements across assigned territories.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Prior MSL or Medical Affairs experience
- •Experience in oral FEE formulations or relevant therapeutic area
- •Clinical study investigator identification
- •Formulary and guideline inclusion strategy
- •Advanced presentation and negotiation training
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services (CRO) to the life sciences industry. The company helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients accelerate the development and commercialization of new medical treatments through its extensive data, technology, and human expertise. Their offerings span from clinical trial design and execution to real-world evidence and commercial effectiveness.
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