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Medical Science Liaison

Novartis
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Delhi, Hyderabad, New Delhi, India
10 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Company: Novartis
Job Requisition ID: REQ-10078582
Location: Delhi (Office) / Hyderabad (Hybrid mentioned in description)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office / Hybrid


About the Company

Novartis is a global healthcare company focused on reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. The company is committed to innovation in drug development, clinical research, and patient-focused healthcare solutions.


Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will lead scientific engagement with Medical Experts (MEs), provide medical and scientific information, support clinical research activities, and act as a key scientific resource for internal and external stakeholders.

The role focuses on:

  • Scientific communication

  • Medical expert engagement

  • Clinical trial support

  • Investigator-initiated research facilitation

  • Medical enquiry handling

  • Pharmacovigilance reporting support


Key Responsibilities

1. Medical Expert (ME) Engagement

  • Engage with Medical Experts to provide scientific and medical information

  • Identify and map key medical experts and strategic accounts

  • Develop and execute engagement plans aligned with country strategy

  • Identify opportunities for scientific collaboration


2. Medical Information Support

  • Respond to unsolicited medical/scientific queries from healthcare professionals

  • Provide accurate, compliant, and evidence-based information


3. Clinical Research Support

  • Support clinical research programs and trial execution

  • Collaborate with clinical operations teams to improve study outcomes

  • Provide scientific support to clinical trial sites


4. Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT)

  • Facilitate IIT processes based on investigator requests

  • Support review and coordination of proposed studies


5. Pharmacovigilance & Compliance

  • Report adverse events, product complaints, and special cases within 24 hours

  • Ensure compliance with ethics and regulatory guidelines

  • Work within internal compliance frameworks


6. Internal Scientific Support

  • Act as a medical resource for cross-functional teams

  • Support medical education initiatives and scientific discussions


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Clinical research understanding

  • Medical communication and scientific writing

  • Disease and therapy area knowledge

  • Drug development awareness

  • Epidemiology and biostatistics basics

  • CRM tools familiarity

  • Strong curiosity and scientific mindset

  • Ability to work across cross-functional teams

  • Medical information handling

  • Clinical trial and Phase IV study understanding


Preferred Experience Areas

  • Clinical research or medical affairs exposure

  • Operations and execution in healthcare/pharma environment

  • Medical writing or scientific support roles

  • Experience working with healthcare professionals


Key Requirements

  • Strong English communication skills

  • Ability to work within strict ethics and compliance frameworks

  • Capability to manage multiple scientific engagements and priorities

  • Understanding of regulatory and pharmacovigilance requirements


About the Role Impact

This role plays a critical part in:

  • Strengthening scientific engagement with healthcare professionals

  • Supporting clinical development and real-world evidence generation

  • Ensuring safe and effective use of medicines

  • Enhancing medical education and research collaboration


Company Values & Inclusion

Novartis is committed to:

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Ethical medical practices

  • Patient-centric innovation

  • Collaborative global work culture