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Medical Science Liason

Novartis
2-8 years
INR 20 LPA – 60 LPA
Delhi, India
1 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Location: Delhi (Onboarding at Mumbai)
Function: Medical Affairs
Reports To: Medical Advisor / Medical Affairs Lead
Experience: 2–8 Years (Therapy Area Dependent)
Education: MD Pharmacology / MD Medicine / Relevant Medical Specialty / PharmD


Role Purpose

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as the scientific bridge between Novartis and the external healthcare community. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), investigators, and academic institutions while providing unbiased scientific exchange and supporting evidence generation initiatives.

The MSL plays a critical role in translating scientific insights into actionable medical strategies and ensuring compliant scientific engagement aligned with patient needs and organizational objectives.


Key Responsibilities

1. Scientific Engagement & Medical Expert Management

  • Develop and maintain scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Experts (MEs), and healthcare stakeholders.

  • Identify, map, and segment key external experts based on scientific influence and therapeutic area expertise.

  • Create and execute territory-specific engagement plans aligned with medical strategy.

  • Deliver high-quality scientific discussions on disease state, clinical data, treatment guidelines, and emerging evidence.

  • Gather and communicate field medical insights to internal stakeholders.


2. Scientific Exchange & Medical Information

  • Respond accurately and compliantly to unsolicited medical information requests.

  • Communicate approved scientific data and clinical evidence to healthcare professionals.

  • Support dissemination of new clinical evidence and scientific publications.

  • Deliver scientific presentations and educational sessions for healthcare professionals.


3. Clinical Research & Evidence Generation

  • Support Novartis-sponsored clinical studies and Real-World Evidence (RWE) initiatives.

  • Facilitate identification of investigators and research centers.

  • Support study feasibility, site engagement, patient recruitment, and study execution.

  • Assist investigators with Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) in accordance with company policies.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs teams to optimize clinical trial performance.


4. Medical Strategy Execution

  • Execute country and therapy area medical plans.

  • Support launch readiness and lifecycle management activities.

  • Contribute scientific insights for medical strategy development.

  • Assist in identifying evidence gaps and opportunities for future research.


5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with:

    • Medical Affairs

    • Clinical Research

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Market Access

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Commercial Teams (within compliance boundaries)

  • Serve as a scientific resource for internal stakeholders.


6. Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

  • Report adverse events, product quality complaints, and special situations within established timelines.

  • Ensure full compliance with:

    • Novartis Ethics & Compliance Policies

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

    • Pharmacovigilance Procedures

    • Industry Codes of Conduct

  • Maintain accurate documentation of all field medical activities.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Scientific engagement quality and frequency

  • KOL relationship development

  • Medical insight generation

  • Clinical trial support metrics

  • IIT support effectiveness

  • Compliance adherence

  • Medical education activities delivered

  • Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness


Required Qualifications

Education

  • MD Pharmacology (Preferred)

  • MD Medicine or relevant specialty

  • PharmD with significant Medical Affairs experience may be considered

Experience

  • 2–8 years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or MSL role

  • Experience in scientific engagement with healthcare professionals

  • Understanding of clinical trials and evidence generation

  • Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred