Job Description

Role: Medical AdvisorExperience: 3 to 5 years of experience as a Regional/Head office based Medical advisor with a reputed pharmaceutical organisationQualification: MBBS with M.D. Pharmacology/Medicine or full-time post-graduate qualification of at least 2-years\' duration in any discipline of medicineDepartment: Medical AffairsIndustry Preference: PharmaJob Location: Sun House, MumbaiROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\xef\x82\xb7 Core scientific member of cross-functional franchise team and a disease area expert, responsible for scientific enablement of respective business cluster
\xef\x82\xb7 Conceptualization and project management of wide range of medical activities that are aligned to the respective franchise strategy like:
- New Product Ideation
- New Product Evaluation
- Therapeutic rationale & relevant Medical support for regulatory submissions
- Preparation of SEC presentations & defense in SEC meeting
- Pre-launch & launch preparations including product monograph, training manuals, training & CME slides
- Franchise Medical Education programs
- Promotional and non-promotional material review & approval
- Answering queries
- Marketing and Sales training
- Real world Clinical Research and Publications - Planning and Execution
- Advisory board meetings
- Developing Insight driven Medical Plans\xef\x82\xb7 Interaction & Engagement of identified Key Opinion leaders in a peer-to-peer capacity through medical affairs activities, in alignment with the overall strategic plan to shape disease areas of interestA therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing the scientific data pertaining to products on proactive and reactive basis, obtain insights into patients\' treatment trends and insights in the disease areas of interest and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart
\xef\x82\xb7 Responsible for identifying knowledge gaps, practice gaps and data gaps and provide recommendations for devising medical & product education programs, evidence generation and special projects
\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to convert insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from KOLs into viable and formidable solutions to shape the therapeutic areas of interest
\xef\x82\xb7 Responsible for devising optimal training plan to ensure flow of latest medical developments in the given to sales & marketing team
\xef\x82\xb7 Jointly responsible with marketing teams to support optimal patient outcomes through communication of data, information, and insights to shape disease areas of interest
\xef\x82\xb7 Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms
\xef\x82\xb7 Collaborating with thought leaders to conduct therapy specific reviews, meta-analysis, case studies, case series, patient reported outcomes and publish them in journals of repute
\xef\x82\xb7 Receiving and processing scientific information requests received from physicians & internal stakeholders
\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to handle complex questions from health care professionals related to company products or disease area to satisfaction
\xef\x82\xb7 Responsible for ensuring that all promotional materials are approved within stipulated timelines and in alignment with company approval process
\xef\x82\xb7 Conduct of robust medical evaluation of new products through thorough desk research and interactions with KOLsRELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
\xef\x82\xb7 Prefer 0 to 2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company in a capacity of Regional Medical Advisor or HO Medical Advisor
\xef\x82\xb7 Training in medical writing, clinical trial methodologies, research design and ICH - GCP will be added advantage
\xef\x82\xb7 Must have working knowledge of Indian regulations pertaining to Health care professionals interactions (MCI code of ethics for doctors & UCPMP Code for Pharma) and Drugs and Cosmetic Act regulations pertaining to clinical trials and new drug approvals
\xef\x82\xb7 Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data
\xef\x82\xb7 Strategic mindset with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer capacity
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience with complex business environments preferred
\xef\x82\xb7 Strong track record of success as demonstrated through annual performance ratings and/or professional accomplishments and awardsCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
\xef\x82\xb7 Integrity driven decision making skills
\xef\x82\xb7 In-depth scientific knowledge
\xef\x82\xb7 Collaboration and teaming with ability to work in a matrix environment
\xef\x82\xb7 Strategic thinking & sound analytical skills
\xef\x82\xb7 Big picture orientation with attention to detail
\xef\x82\xb7 Sense of urgency & desire to excel
\xef\x82\xb7 Intellectual curiosity
\xef\x82\xb7 Self-awareness and adaptability to work in a matrix environment
\xef\x82\xb7 Result oriented and performance driven
\xef\x82\xb7 Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of audiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The role is majority office based but will involve extensive leading thought leader interactions with an average 5 to 6 days of travel. Occasionally, it requires work on weekends or travel in case of planned medical events.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries