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GastroLab India Private Limited, a cutting-edge start-up, is poised to revolutionise the landscape of gastroenterology diagnostics.

Committed to bridging gaps in GI health management, we leverage technological innovations to make early and non-invasive health screening accessible and actionable for individuals across India.

As a self-funded organisation collaborating with innovative healthcare companies, we are at the forefront of driving change in the healthcare sector.

We specialise in introducing cutting-edge medical technologies, ranging from point-of-care monoclonal antibody-based rapid tests to device-based studies like Electrogastrography (EGG), at the forefront of gastroenterology.

As a pioneering leader in Gastroenterology diagnostics, GastroLab India offers an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Application Intern to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:

We seek a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Clinical Application Intern for our state-of-the-art GI physiology lab assays.

This is a unique, offering a development plan to progress towards becoming a Clinical Application Specialist. The ladder leads to exciting leadership levels, including Senior Clinical Sales Specialist, Senior VP, and Senior Director.

As a Clinical Application Intern, you will play a crucial role in demonstrating the utility of current and upcoming test technologies within GastroLab India's portfolio.

The role involves hands-on experience with novel diagnostic testing technologies, conducting EGG studies, and contributing to clinical analysis of real-world data generated at multiple sites.

As an intern in clinical application, your role is based on three pillars.

The first pillar involves demonstrating the utility of current and future upcoming test technologies as part of GastroLab India's portfolio.

These technologies range from point-of-care monoclonal antibody-based rapid tests, ELISA and turbidimetry-based markers, LAMP PCR and device-based studies like Electrogastrography (EGG).

None of the tests we work with are me-too medical devices. Each of the 10+ and growing range of medical devices we work with is the first of its kind.

In most cases, we have absolute market leadership and are exclusive scientific partners for the inventors of these test technologies from various parts of the globe.

The technology at the heart of this profile is electrogastrography (EGG), which has the same potential as ECG in the cardiology domain.

Therefore, one of the critical responsibilities of the Clinical Application intern would be to perform the EGG studies on the enrolled patients across the selected Gi centres of excellence.

This would involve interacting with the patients and clinicians to discuss the patient's EGG study outcomes.

Regarding this aspect of the role, the individual will learn to embrace two strengths.

The first is to make themselves available at multiple sites within their base city and major cities in the neighbourhood.

The benefit of this is being able to interact with and learn from clinicians who are considered key opinion leaders in their domains and gain hands-on experience of what the real-world patient journey looks like for clinicians.

This insight will empower them to map this patient journey and provide solutions to diagnose diseases that are not only difficult to diagnose but also equally difficult to treat.

Your hard work will be rewarded by being the one who can offer insights into not just the appropriate diagnosis of debilitating diseases like Gastroparesis but also suggest whether the possible cure would be achievable from a therapeutic or surgical intervention.

The second pillar of this profile relies on clinical analysis of the real-world data generated at multiple sites. The strength to be embraced from this aspect is working with the end goal in mind.

Awareness that each enrolled patient will represent a different clinical phenotype and each data point is crucial to the outcome's success.

This real-world data in most clinical settings never gets to see the daylight due to the non-existent priorities of publishing real-world data.

This is something you will get to address and be the change agent.

The third aspect of this profile entails acquiring market intelligence. Our primary objective is to identify the unfulfilled need for better diagnostic tools pertinent to Indian disease epidemiology.

The portfolio of GastroLab India facilitates a fundamental change in GI disease diagnostics and unveils future disease implications beyond the GI tract.

The candidate on this profile would be expected to contribute towards this cause.

A typical day for an intern at our institution would involve conducting EGG studies at Apollo Hospital on Monday and discussing the report outcomes with the gastroenterologists.

On Tuesday, the studies may take place at Fortis Hospital, and on Wednesday, the intern may travel to Jaipur to present the scientific deck to an eminent gastroenterologist at a premier centre of excellence.

Probation Duration: 6 months

Locations:
Hyderabad

Number of openings: 1

Salary: 25, ,000 /month

After probation:
Annual

CTC:
LPA (Negotiable)

FAQ's:

• How does the company measure success in this role?

At GastroLab India, success in the Clinical Application Intern role is measured through several key performance indicators (KPIs):

Effective

Technology Demonstration:

Successfully showcases the clinical utility of our innovative diagnostic technologies to gastroenterologists and ensures they understand and appreciate the benefits.

• EGG

Study Execution:
Conduct electrogastrography (EGG) studies accurately and discuss outcomes effectively with clinicians and patients.

Market Intelligence Contributions:

Identifying unmet diagnostic needs in Indian disease epidemiology and providing valuable insights contributing to the evolution of GI disease diagnostics.

Collaboration Development:

We initiate and foster new collaborations with gastroenterologists and key opinion leaders, which leads to increased adoption of our diagnostic tools.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting, analysing, and presenting realworld data from multiple sites to support clinical findings and publications.

Success is also reflected in achieving positive clinician feedback, completing assigned tasks within the stipulated timelines, and demonstrating a proactive approach to market engagement.

2.. Can you tell me your approach to feedback and performance evaluation?

Our approach to feedback and performance evaluation is both structured and supportive

We believe in:

• Regular Checkins: Scheduled meetings to discuss performance, address concerns, and provide constructive feedback.
• 360Degree Feedback: Gathering feedback from peers, supervisors, and clinicians to provide a comprehensive performance review.
• Goal Setting and Tracking: Setting clear, measurable goals and tracking progress towards them.
• Open Communication: Encouraging open dialogue about challenges and areas for improvement.
• Professional Development Reviews: Annual reviews focused on career growth and development needs.

We value constructive criticism as it helps our team members grow and excel.

• Can you explain what this role's day-to-day will look like?
• Tasks:
• Discuss study outcomes with gastroenterologists.
• Refine outreach strategies based on gathered feedback.
• Plan and schedule next week's clinic visits and meetings.

This schedule ensures interns can maximize their time, balancing clinical responsibilities with proactive outreach to expand GastroLab India's network of collaborating gastroenterologists.

General Expectations:

• Daily Planning: Interns should start their day from home, planning their schedule to maximize productivity.
• Enthusiasm and Integrity: Demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and integrity, making the most of each day without direct office reporting.
• Pre-Planning: Utilize the 40hour workweek effectively by preplanning the calendar to balance EGG studies and outreach activities.
• Documentation: Keep detailed records of all interactions and feedback to improve outreach and collaboration strategies continuously.
• Proactive Engagement: Take the initiative to meet new clinicians and introduce them to GastroLab's diagnostic technologies.
• How does the company support work-life balance?

GastroLab India supports work-life balance through:

• Strict 40-hour

Work Week:
Ensuring employees do not exceed a 40-hour work week.

• Geographical Flexibility: Allowing flexibility in work locations within the assigned regions.
• Flexible Scheduling: Offering the ability to manage your schedule to balance work commitments with personal life.
• Supportive Environment: Encouraging a healthy worklife balance to ensure employee wellbeing and productivity.
• What key achievements do you expect of me in the first 6 months?

In the first six months, key achievements expected include:

• Conducting EGG Studies: Successfully perform EGG studies and discuss outcomes with clinicians and patients.
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  Technology Demonstration: Effectively demonstrating the utility of our diagnostic technologies to gastroenterologists.
• Market Engagement: Initiating outreach to new gastroenterologists and fostering collaborations.
• Data Analysis: Collecting and analysing realworld data to support clinical findings.
• Publication Contribution: Contributing to preparing scientific presentations and publications based on collected data.

Qualifications

Only those candidates who have the following:

• A strong interest in life sciences and IVD/MD diagnostic technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at multiple sites within the base city and neighbouring major cities.

- have a Bachelor/Master in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Engineering/Life Science
- can join between 1st July '24 and 7th July '24

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