Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is hiring for 2 Medical Science Liaison (MSL) positions in Haematology & Oncology in India. The openings are field-based and located in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Candidates with medical, dental, or pharmacy qualifications and an interest in Medical Affairs, Oncology, Haematology, and clinical research can explore these opportunities.
The selected candidates will develop scientific partnerships with Thought Leaders (TLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), communicate clinical and scientific information, generate medical insights, support clinical trial activities, and promote the safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines.
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Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) |
| Job Role | Medical Science Liaison (MSL) |
| Therapy Area | Haematology & Oncology |
| Total Openings | 2 |
| Job Locations | Kolkata and Mumbai |
| Work Model | Field-Based |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Experience | 1–2 years of Field Medical experience preferred |
| Job IDs | R1605219, R1605909 |
Positions Available
1. Medical Science Liaison – Haematology & Oncology (Kolkata)
- Location: Kolkata, India
- Job Requisition ID: R1605219
- Qualification: MBBS, MD, BDS, MDS, PharmD
- Experience: 1–2 years of Field Medical experience in Medical Affairs preferred.
2. Medical Science Liaison – Haematology & Oncology (Mumbai)
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Job Requisition ID: R1605909
- Qualification: MBBS, MD, Radiation Oncologist
- Experience: 1–2 years of Field Medical experience in Medical Affairs preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for the following activities:
1. Medical Affairs and HCP Engagement
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with Thought Leaders, HCPs, and healthcare access stakeholders.
- Conduct scientific discussions through individual meetings, group presentations, and remote interactions.
- Address unsolicited scientific and therapy-related questions.
- Present accurate, balanced scientific and clinical information to healthcare professionals.
- Develop and execute medical interaction plans based on stakeholder requirements.
2. Medical Insights and Strategy
- Assess the medical landscape and understand unmet medical needs.
- Gather meaningful medical insights and communicate them to the medical organization.
- Develop territory-level Field Medical plans and Thought Leader interaction plans.
- Contribute to country medical plans and cross-functional institutional account plans.
- Deliver scientific meetings and medical programs aligned with therapeutic area objectives.
3. Scientific and Medical Support
- Provide scientific updates and medical training to internal stakeholders.
- Support Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, HEOR, and Market Access teams.
- Present unbiased scientific and clinical information at promotional meetings.
- Support scientific speakers and evaluate their presentations.
4. Clinical Trial Support
- Support Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies.
- Identify and assess potential clinical study sites.
- Provide recommendations on study and site feasibility.
- Support patient recruitment activities and discussions on the safe use of investigational products.
- Ensure investigators understand and follow BMS Pharmacovigilance procedures.
5. Pharmacovigilance and Safety Reporting
- Report adverse events and other safety information according to BMS Standard Operating Procedures.
- Alert appropriate BMS personnel about identified adverse events during local study activities.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Kolkata Position:
- MBBS
- MD
- BDS
- MDS
- PharmD
Mumbai Position:
- MBBS
- MD
- Radiation Oncologist
Experience Requirements:
- 1–2 years of Field Medical experience in Medical Affairs is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in Oncology and Haematology will be preferred.
- Experience working in a scientific or clinical research environment.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate scientific and clinical data to healthcare professionals.
- Experience developing peer-to-peer relationships with Thought Leaders, scientists, and HCPs.
- Knowledge of disease areas and scientific publications.
- Understanding of clinical trial design and processes.
- Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Innovative mindset and problem-solving approach.
- Ability to learn new therapeutic areas and scientific concepts quickly.
- Knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) core concepts is an added advantage.
Important Role Information
- This is a field-based Medical Science Liaison position.
- MSLs are expected to spend more than 70% of their working time in the field with external customers.
- The role involves scientific engagement, medical insights, clinical research support, and collaboration with internal medical and cross-functional teams.
