Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Why This Role Matters
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Oncology role is critical for advancing the company’s medical affairs presence in India. By establishing scientific exchange with healthcare stakeholders, supporting clinical research, and providing insights from the field, the MSL contributes to informed treatment decisions, enhanced patient outcomes, and successful execution of the company’s medical strategy in oncology.

Job Description
The MSL will communicate balanced therapeutic area, product, and clinical information to external stakeholders, respond to unsolicited medical information requests, facilitate research discussions, and bring key scientific insights to internal teams. The role is field-based across India and focuses on hard-to-treat cancers, including pancreatic, cholangiocarcinoma, digestive cancers, glioma, brain tumors, hematologic cancers, and pediatric cancers.

Key Features of the Role
• Field-based position covering India.
• Engagement with opinion leaders, physicians, and academic institutions.
• Support of company-sponsored clinical studies, investigator-initiated trials, and RWE projects.
• Contribution to medical and scientific strategies across commercial, clinical, and market access teams.
• Support patient awareness initiatives and Patient Support Programs (PSPs).
• Ensures compliance with company policies, regulations, and pharmacovigilance processes.

Responsibilities
• Communicate fair and balanced therapeutic area, product, and clinical information.
• Develop long-term peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests, including off-label data.
• Support clinical research and investigator-initiated trials.
• Capture and share in-field insights to support medical and scientific strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Market Access, and Clinical Research.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Participate in patient-in initiatives and support Patient Support Programs.
• Complete administrative tasks, including reporting and documentation submission.

Required Qualifications
• MBBS, MD, Ph.D., BDS, MDS, or PharmD.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in oncology.
• Current knowledge of oncology therapeutics and clinical practices.

Educational Requirements
• Medical, dental, pharmacy, or doctoral qualifications as listed above.

Experience and Skills
• Strong ability to learn new subjects and environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, cross-functional projects, and relationships with HCPs.
• Leadership skills, emotional intelligence, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Business acumen, strategic thinking, and innovation in execution.
• Proficiency in English.
• Commitment to compliance, scientific integrity, and patient safety.

Salary Insights
• Compensation as per company standards; details typically discussed during recruitment.

Company Overview
Domnic Lewis is a recruitment agency mandated to hire for specialized roles across the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in India, connecting qualified professionals with leading organizations.

FAQs
• Who can apply?
Professionals with MBBS/MD/PhD/BDS/MDS/PharmD and oncology experience.
• Is this a field-based role?
Yes, covering India.
• What therapeutic areas are included?
Hard-to-treat cancers: pancreatic, cholangiocarcinoma, digestive cancers, glioma, brain tumors, hematologic cancers, and pediatric cancers.
• Are patient support activities included?
Yes, including digital and physical patient awareness initiatives.

Application Tips
• Highlight your oncology experience clearly in your CV.
• Emphasize your medical, scientific, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Provide examples of clinical research or field-based medical liaison activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Include any relevant certifications, Ph.D. details, or specialized oncology training.