Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health
Full Time
₹7.28 Lakhs - ₹8.85 Lakhs
Mumbai
Posted 17h ago

Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health

Job description

Are you interested in a career in medical affairs and scientific engagement? Explore Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison at Syneos Health, Mumbai.

 Company Description 

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions business with a unique blend of clinical, medical affairs and commercial capabilities. The company works with biopharmaceutical partners to discover practical ways to get treatments to patients.

 Job Overview 

Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison is a field based position located in Mumbai with a focus on Neuroscience and Psychiatry. The MSL is a crucial scientific link between Syneos Health and the external medical community. The role will include establishing relationships with important stakeholders, providing balanced scientific information, discovering medical insights and requirements and supporting clinical research and evidence-generating initiatives. The role will also involve working with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Commercial teams and strong adherence to compliance and ethical standards.

 Responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with important opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, investigators, patient advocacy groups, medical societies and other relevant stakeholders in the Neuroscience and Psychiatry area.

• Provide accurate, balanced and compliant scientific information on illness management, new breakthroughs and upcoming clinical data

• Identify medical insights, treatment trends, unmet requirements and opportunities within the local healthcare environment to inform medical strategy.

• Conduct clinical research activities involving investigators, study sites, feasibility assessments and patient recruitment initiation.

• Support investigator initiated and company-sponsored research and work with clinical investigators to help provide evidence.

• Develop and implement Medical Engagement Plans for the assigned territory in accordance with regional and global Medical strategies.

• Gather and share relevant knowledge from the field which may influence strategic planning and decision making.

• Supporting advisory boards, medical education programs, scientific symposia and congresses activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Commercial functions.

• Ensure that medical activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance standards and ethical guidelines.

 Educational Qualification 

Candidates must hold a high level scientific or medical qualification: MD/Pharm D./PhD

 Required Skills 

• Relevant experience and understanding of Neuroscience and/or Psychiatry.

• Proven ability to communicate scientific findings to healthcare professionals, investigators and key opinion leaders.

• Experience in clinical research activities including site discovery, feasibility assessment, investigator engagement and patient recruitment.

• Ability to interpret, analyze and explain complicated scientific and clinical information clearly.

• Excellent collaboration abilities for cross-functional and matrix environments.

• Knowledge of local healthcare systems, regulatory standards, compliance methods and pharmacovigilance processes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship building skills.

• Strategic thinking and analytical approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to flourish in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Good knowledge of English language and related local language abilities as appropriate.

• Ability to travel widely within assigned territory, including foreign travel as required.

 Salary  

The typical compensation for a Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison in India is between 7.28 Lakhs to 8.85 Lakhs per year.

 Career Growth 

You will get exposure to clinical research, scientific engagement, evidence development, cross functional collaboration. Syneos Health also emphasizes learning opportunities, difficult projects and numerous career pathways within its worldwide business.

 How to Apply 

  • Go to our job portal and look for the Neuroscience Medical Science Liaison.

  • Click on the listing to get the full job description and criteria.

  • Enter your data and upload your resume.

  • Submit your application.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Pharmacy
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)

Key Skills

PharmacyDoctorsNon Clinical JobsMedical Affairs

Market insights & trends

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Hiring Trends

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