Medical Science Liaison (MSL)- Baxter

Baxter
Full Time
₹9 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs
Bangalore
Posted 1h ago

Medical Science Liaison (MSL)- Baxter

Baxter

Job description

Looking to make a career in medical affairs and scientific engagement? Discover the Medical Scientific Liaison role at Baxter, Bengaluru.

 Company Description 

Baxter is a multinational healthcare corporation. Founded in 1931, the company is dedicated to producing healthcare goods and solutions that serve patients and healthcare professionals. Baxter fosters a collaborative work environment where workers are enabled to thrive in their profession and work together to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

 Job Summary 

The Medical Scientific Liaison role is part of Baxter’s medical affairs, scientific communication and healthcare professional engagement. The medical advisor will assist the implementation of medical initiatives, communicate clinical evidence and gather insights from the field to support business and medical priorities. It’s also about internal training, engaging with key opinion leaders, driving evidence-generation programs and ensuring medical activities are conducted in an ethical and compliant way. The selected base location is Bengaluru and will require travel, domestic and international, as needed.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Design and implement medical strategies that match with Baxter’s local and regional objectives.

  • Engage with healthcare professionals via scientific exchange, educational events and dissemination of clinical evidence to promote the appropriate use of products and enhance patient outcomes.

  • Synthesize and analyse healthcare findings to inform medical strategy, uncover evidence gaps, and inform commercial and cross-functional teams.

  • Provide medical training to commercial, market access and other internal teams to increase their therapeutic area and product knowledge.

  • Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and scientific speakers via the organization of advisory boards, round-table discussions and speaker development activities.

  • Support evidence-generation activities, such as real world data studies and investigator-initiated research.

  • Review promotional materials, grants and other medical activities for conformity with applicable ethical standards and organizational rules.

  • Work with internal stakeholders to address medical needs and provide scientific expertise to business efforts.

  • Travel within India and overseas as required for scientific engagements, meetings and regional collaboration.

 
Educational Qualification 

  • MBBS degree or a master's degree or PhD in life sciences, or an equivalent qualification recognised in the relevant country.

  • At least two years of equivalent professional experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device company.

 
Skills Required  

  • Good scientific understanding and ability to clearly articulate the clinical evidence.

  • Good interpersonal and relationship building skills to deal with healthcare professionals and internal teams.

  • Ability to work with and engage key opinion leaders and other stakeholders.

  • Good organizational skills, good judgment and ability to prioritize competing objectives.

  • Proactive, autonomous and results focused approach to field based work.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across many functions in a fast paced setting.

  • Business awareness and flexibility to changing objectives.

  • Ability and willingness to travel domestic and international as required.


Salary Structure
The average salary of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in India is in the range of ₹9 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs per year.


Career Development

The role as a medical science liaison provides an opportunity to acquire skills in medical affairs, scientific communication, evidence development and involvement of healthcare stakeholders. They can move into senior medical liaison positions or broader medical affairs roles with suitable expertise and a proven track record of performance.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the Medical Science Liaison (MSL)- Baxter role.

  • Click the job listing to view the full description of the role and the eligibility requirements.

  • Complete the essential fields and upload your resume.

  • After reviewing it, submit your application through the official recruitment portal.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Non Clinical Jobs
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Non Clinical JobsMedical Affairs

Market insights & trends

Salary Insights

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Everything you need to know about the process

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