Medical Scientific Liaison (Bengaluru)

Zvh; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison to lead medical strategies and engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and education. This field-based role requires building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support evidence generation and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes translating clinical data into practice, delivering internal training, and driving real-world data studies in a global healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS or Master/PhD in life sciences required.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, market access is a plus.
• Professional fluency in English; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategies aligned with local and regional objectives.
• Engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and education.
• Gather clinical insights to inform internal strategy and evidence generation priorities.
• Develop internal medical training for cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain KOL and speaker engagements; plan advisory boards and events.
• Coordinate real-world data studies and investigator-initiated research; support market development.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Clinical development

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Travel readiness

Training delivery

Education

MBBS or Master/PhD in life sciences

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter Medical Scientific Liaison is a field-based medical expert responsible for engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs) through scientific exchange, evidence sharing, and insight gathering to support medical and strategic objectives. This role plays a key part in translating clinical data into practice, supporting internal teams with medical expertise, and strengthening Baxter scientific presence in the healthcare community. We are looking for a proactive, scientifically driven, result-oriented and experienced in building strong relationships across diverse medical and cross-functional stakeholders.

Base Location – Bengaluru

What you’ll be doing Lead and execute medical strategies for Baxter’s solutions, aligning both local and regional business objectives to drive leadership in the field. Engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange, education, and evidence dissemination to support the appropriate use of Baxter’s therapeutics and enhance patient outcomes. Collect and analyze clinical insights from the field to inform internal strategy, shape evidence generation priorities, and support commercial and cross-functional teams with real-world intelligence. Develop and deliver internal medical training to commercial, market access, and cross-functional teams, strengthening internal capabilities on the therapeutic landscape and product knowledge. Establish and maintain strong KOL and speaker engagement, including planning and facilitating advisory boards, round-table scientific meetings, and speaker development initiatives to expand Baxter’s influence. Drive evidence generation projects such as real-world data studies and investigator-initiated research to address data gaps and support market development and access. Ensure compliance and ethical standards in all medical activities, including the review of promotional materials, grants, and participation in cross‑functional initiatives, serving as a key medical reviewer and gatekeeper

What you’ll bring

MBBS or Master/PhD in life science or country equivalent required Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, market access, with therapeutic areas like anesthesia or surgical or ICU environment is a plus. Minimum of 2 years equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company Excellent organizational skills, resilience and team spirit Proactive, self‑driven, and results‑oriented, with the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, field‑based role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the maturity to navigate complex stakeholder networks and build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and internal teams. Excellent organizational judgment and prioritization skills to manage multiple cross‑functional requests and market needs effectively. Professional fluency in both written and spoken English; able to deliver clear, impactful scientific communication. Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required to support field engagement, scientific events, and regional collaboration Agile mindset and high business acumen Willingness to travel

Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people’s lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we are more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.