Medical Science Liaison CKM/ DC

KOLKATA (IN)REMOTEPOSTED: 8/17/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONBAYERPharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
Bayer

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for scientific, educational and research-related information exchange with Thought Leaders (TLs), Medical Societies and other external healthcare stakeholders. The role involves proactive and reactive scientific engagement, dissemination and clarification of scientific data, clinical-study information and professional literature, while operating in alignment with local regulations and the Medical Affairs plan.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and engage with Thought Leaders, including doctors, acting as an information scientist and scientific colleague.
Conduct proactive and reactive engagements with Thought Leaders using innovative engagement tactics and formats.
Disseminate, clarify and educate healthcare professionals on scientific data, study protocols, meeting abstracts and professional literature.
Conduct proactive scientific discussions on-label and respond to unsolicited off-label questions reactively in accordance with local regulations.
Answer medical and scientific queries from Medical Societies concerning Bayer products.
Organize, support and participate in Advisory Boards.
Attend medical congresses and conventions to network with Thought Leaders, establish new professional contacts and gather competitive intelligence.
Plan and organize scientific training and educational sessions with Thought Leaders within the assigned therapeutic area or product.
Contribute to Thought Leader identification, profiling and segmentation in alignment with the product Medical Affairs plan.
Support internal understanding of Thought Leader interests, expertise and influence within the broader medical community.
Develop appropriate Thought Leader engagement strategies and plans.
Submit timely activity reports and track activities against agreed objectives.

Secondary Responsibilities

Provide external scientific support, training and education beyond activities covered under the primary responsibilities.
Maintain productive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support Medical Affairs objectives through high-quality scientific communication and stakeholder engagement.

Therapeutic Area Knowledge

The role requires basic knowledge of the concerned therapeutic areas, including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Diabetes and Oncology, together with familiarity with relevant molecules. Candidates should understand fundamental clinical-trial concepts, including trial design and rationale.

Communication & Stakeholder Impact

The MSL serves as a scientific interface between Bayer and external medical stakeholders. The position requires effective engagement with doctors, Thought Leaders, Medical Societies and Advisory Boards, as well as participation in congresses and scientific education activities. The role also contributes to competitive intelligence and internal Medical Affairs understanding of the external scientific environment.

Company & Compliance Information

Bayer states that it does not charge any fees during its recruitment process and advises candidates not to respond to requests for payment. Bayer also warns candidates against unsolicited recruitment communications from email addresses that do not end in bayer.com. Bayer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and respect at work.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

MD
MBBS
BDS
MDS
Medical Affairs
Medical Science Liaison
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Oncology
Scientific Communication
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Design
Medical Information Exchange
Thought Leader Engagement
Advisory Boards
Medical Societies
Scientific Education

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Bayer is actively hiring for this position.

INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
1/5

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