Medical Science Liaison

Job Location-Chennai

Key Responsibilities

• Engage healthcare professionals with impactful scientific discussions aligned to medical strategy
• Identify data gaps and opportunities for real-world evidence and precision medicine
• Gather field insights to inform product strategy and evidence generation plans
• Support clinical trial execution and site education initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve patient access and outcomes
• Deliver tailored scientific content through digital and in-person channels
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and manage administrative responsibilities

Role Requirements

• Advanced degree in health or life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD preferred)
• 2–3 years of experience in a medical function within a therapeutic area
• Solid understanding of healthcare systems, research procedures, and industry guidelines
• Proven ability to apply digital solutions for stakeholder engagement and field medical insights
• Strong communication and scientific presentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a medical function within a therapeutic area, with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry guidelines
• Ability to apply digital and IT solutions for stakeholder engagement and field medical insights

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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