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Disease Area Specialist, Clinical Trial & Pipeline

Bristol Myers Squibb
3-4 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
1 June 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/MD Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Disease Area Specialist, Clinical Trial & Pipeline

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Department: Medical Affairs / Clinical Development

Position Summary

The Disease Area Specialist (DAS) serves as a key medical and scientific leader responsible for driving pipeline strategy, clinical development activities, and medical initiatives within assigned therapeutic areas. The role acts as a trusted scientific partner, delivering high-impact medical insights, supporting clinical trial execution, and contributing to the successful development and adoption of innovative therapies.

This Head Office-based position requires close collaboration with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regional Clinical Operations (RCO), Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, and external healthcare stakeholders. Approximately 20–30% of the role involves field engagement with investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and clinical research sites.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Strategy and Pipeline Leadership

  • Align country medical activities with global and regional pipeline strategies.

  • Lead the medical strategy for assigned pipeline assets and therapeutic areas.

  • Participate in Early Product Planning (EPP) activities and represent the country in regional and global pipeline working groups.

  • Monitor competitive landscapes, emerging clinical data, and treatment trends to shape local medical and development strategies.

  • Translate global pipeline insights into localized medical plans based on patient needs, epidemiology, and healthcare system dynamics.

Clinical Development and Trial Leadership

  • Provide strategic and tactical medical leadership for Phase I–III clinical trials.

  • Contribute to clinical development plans, concept sheets, protocol reviews, and feasibility assessments.

  • Lead country-level feasibility evaluations by assessing:

    • Disease epidemiology

    • Patient journey

    • Treatment landscape

    • Competitive environment

    • Healthcare infrastructure

    • Payer and reimbursement considerations

  • Collaborate with Regional Clinical Operations teams to support study startup, recruitment planning, and trial execution.

  • Identify potential operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain study timelines.

Investigator and Site Support

  • Serve as the primary medical contact for investigators and research sites.

  • Provide scientific and medical guidance throughout trial conduct.

  • Support protocol training and disease-area education for:

    • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)

    • Clinical Study Executives (CSEs)

    • Investigators

    • Site personnel

  • Participate in investigator meetings, scientific conferences, and study-related educational activities.

  • Support trial recruitment and site engagement initiatives.

Medical Affairs and Scientific Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), researchers, and healthcare professionals.

  • Facilitate scientific exchange and gather actionable insights to support clinical development strategies.

  • Communicate emerging scientific evidence and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support the development of scientific advocacy within therapeutic areas.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

  • Provide medical input for:

    • Clinical Trial Applications (CTA)

    • NDA submissions

    • Label discussions

    • Regulatory agency meetings

    • Ministry of Health interactions

    • Post-approval commitments

  • Support interactions with:

    • Ethics Committees (IEC)

    • Institutional Review Boards (IRB)

    • Regulatory authorities

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Local regulatory requirements

    • Company policies and procedures

Safety and Pharmacovigilance

  • Conduct local review of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) for development compounds.

  • Collaborate with Patient Safety teams on medical assessments and follow-up activities.

  • Provide medical expertise for:

    • Risk-benefit assessments

    • Safety evaluations

    • Pharmacovigilance activities

Audit and Inspection Readiness

  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Ensure trial activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

  • Participate in inspection preparation and remediation activities when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with:

    • Market Access

    • HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research)

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Commercial Teams

    • Payer Engagement Teams

    • Clinical Operations

  • Provide medical input for regulatory submissions, market access strategies, and evidence generation activities.

  • Utilize Real-World Evidence (RWE), registries, and epidemiological data to support clinical and commercial objectives.

Training and Scientific Development

  • Provide ongoing scientific training and education to:

    • Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

    • Medical Affairs Teams

    • Sales Teams

    • Marketing Teams

  • Mentor new team members and support capability development initiatives.

  • Maintain expertise through continuous scientific and medical education.


Qualifications

Education

Preferred:

  • MBBS

  • MD

  • Equivalent Medical Degree

Additional qualifications in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, or Pharmaceutical Medicine are advantageous.


Experience

  • 3–4 years of experience in:

    • Medical Affairs

    • Clinical Development

    • Clinical Research

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Experience supporting clinical trials and pipeline assets preferred.

  • Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas is advantageous.

  • Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, investigators, and regulatory stakeholders.