Medical Science Liaison

About the job

GastroLab India Private Limited (GIPL) is a cutting-edge start-up poised to revolutionise the landscape of gastroenterology diagnostics. GIPL is committed to bridging gaps in GI health management by leveraging technological innovations that make early and non-invasive health screening accessible and actionable for individuals across India. As a fast-paced organisation collaborating with innovative healthcare companies, we are at the forefront of driving change in the healthcare sector.

We specialise in enabling 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 Medical Science Liaison to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:

We seek a dynamic and motivated individual with a life science, biotechnology, or biomedical engineering background to join our team as a MSL for our state-of-the-art GI physiology lab assays. The paid internship offers a career ladder development plan to progress towards becoming a Clinical Application Specialist and the pinnacle of leadership within the clinical application team as a Senior Clinical Application Specialist. 

As a CAI, 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.

The CAI role is built on three pillars. The first pillar involves demonstrating the utility of current and upcoming test technologies as part of GastroLab India's portfolio. These technologies range from point-of-care monoclonal antibody-based rapid tests to ELISA and turbidimetry-based markers, LAMP PCR, and device-based studies like Electrogastrography (EGG).

None of the medical devices we work with are me-too. 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. We are exclusive scientific partners for the inventors of these test technologies from around 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. The hands-on tasks would involve interacting with the patients and clinicians to discuss the patient's EGG study outcomes.

Regarding the hands-on aspect of the role, the individual will learn to embrace a few 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, which refers to data collected from actual patient interactions and not from controlled clinical trials 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. Disseminating evidence of possible interventions in clinical settings is something you will get to address with your published data and be the change agent.

The third pillar 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. It 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 in this role 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 a neighbouring city to present the scientific deck to an eminent gastroenterologist at a premier centre of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology Demonstration:

- Showcase the clinical utility of innovative diagnostic technologies to gastroenterologists.

- Disseminate knowledge about complex technologies, fostering understanding among clinicians.

2. Electrogastrography (EGG) Studies:

- Perform EGG studies on enrolled patients across selected Gastrointestinal (GI) centres of excellence.

- Interact with patients and clinicians to discuss EGG study outcomes.

3. Market Intelligence:

- Research the personas and areas of interest of practising gastroenterologists.

- Refine segmentation and implement strategies for high-potential users.

4. Regional reach:

- Engage with key opinion leaders in gastroenterology across various cities.

- Build insights into real-world patient journeys, facilitating clinical relevance of diagnostic assays.

- Contribute to collaborative projects impacting patient care on a national scale.

Benefits:

• Compensation: At GastroLab India, you'll enjoy a competitive base salary and the potential for significant upside through performance-based incentives. These incentives reward your hard work and dedication, providing a solid motivation to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: GastroLab India presents unparalleled growth prospects, with a clear path to advancement in the title, company brand recognition, and opportunities for scientific and leadership roles in the fastest-growing health tech segment.
• Personal Growth: At GastroLab India, you'll have the unique opportunity to continuously learn, benefit from personalised mentorship, and participate in skill expansion programs. This environment is designed to nurture your professional development and unleash your full potential, empowering you to impact the field of gastroenterology significantly.

At GastroLab India, you'll find your work engaging and rewarding. As you contribute to bridging the gap in unmet diagnostic needs and positively impacting patient care, you'll experience the excitement and engagement that comes from making a real difference in healthcare.

• People: At GastroLab India, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and connect with esteemed healthcare professionals and thought leaders in gastroenterology. This will foster invaluable networks and collaborations, making you feel connected and valued.
• Professional Autonomy : Experience the freedom to execute your work creatively, employing your unique strengths and ideas to achieve remarkable results.
• Life Flexibility: Enjoy geographical flexibility and a healthy work-life balance with a strict 40-hour/week work policy, which enables you to pursue your passions inside and outside the workplace.
• Mission: Be part of a transformative mission, making a significant impact in digestive disorder diagnostics at local, national, and even global levels while being the pioneer in addressing unmet needs.
• Assurance : Gain confidence in your success with GastroLab India as we recognise and support our team members, providing a nurturing environment to help you thrive and avoid failure.
• Values Alignment: Experience a strong affinity with our company culture and norms, where collaboration, innovation, and dedication to patient care are deeply ingrained.

Probation Duration: 6 months

Locations: Kolkata

Number of openings : 2

Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 /month

After probation : Annual CTC: 3 - 4.2 LPA (Negotiable)

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 Bachelors/Masters in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Engineering/Life Science
• can join between 1st Dec '24 and 5th Dec '24