Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

GSK; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK India seeks an Area Medical Advisor in Hepatology to provide high‑quality scientific input and engage with KEEs and KOLs. You will plan and deliver CMEs, trainings, and speakers tours, ensuring on‑label communications and compliant promotion.

You will support medical plans, contribute to brand strategy, and work with cross‑functional teams to translate clinical data into actionable medical insights for gastroenterology/hepatology portfolios.

Qualifications

• MBBS with postgraduate qualification (MD/PG in Pharmacology or Public Health)
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and local language
• Experience presenting scientific topics in varied settings
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP principles and internal SOPs
• 1–2 years in pharma industry, preferably Gastro/hepatology

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical expertise for local medical information and interactions with KEEs/KOLs
• Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops and speaker tours
• Deliver on-label scientific presentations at medical education meetings
• Support scientific engagement activities per Medical Plans and ensure promotional compliance
• Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy and pharmacovigilance support

Skills

Scientific engagement

Medical communication

Stakeholder management

High impact communication

Digital fluency

Education

MBBS

Postgraduate in Pharmacology or Public Health

Job description

Job Title - Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

Line Manager Job Title - Therapy area Head Medical Affairs, Specialty and General Medicine

Job Purpose

Provide scientific and technical expertise of the highest standards for local medical information, including interactions with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

Provide medical and scientific input and information for business strategy for the region.

Accountability:

primary deliverables of role; its scope; budgetary control (operating/capital), impact on strategy, policy, business or people relationships

Develop and sustain credible networking with appropriate Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)

Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops, scientific meetings, speaker tours, and other product specific campaigns and deliver scientific presentations with consistent messages for key products at these meetings, as required.

Support and deliver scientific presentations with consistent "on label" messages at medical education meetings.

Understand principles of and support Scientific Engagement (SE) activities as per Medical Plans.

Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code.

Become an expert in Hepatology where GSK have brands and support associated activities related to those brands.

Be updated on scientific knowledge on Hepatology; GSK molecules and its PI to ensure its 'On Label' communications on various platforms.

Support in feasibility assessment of potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, data collection and monitoring tools for field studies.

Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy.

Pharmacovigilance: Support Named Safety contact in strengthening of Hepatology Pharmacovigilance; ensure self-learning.

Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required

Educational Background

Minimum Level of Education - MBBS with post graduate qualification

Preferred Level of Education - Post graduate qualification in Pharmacology / Public Health

Job-Related Experience

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, local language

Experience of presenting scientific topics at different settings

A sound understanding of the principles and practice of ICH-GCP and internal SOPs.

Well-demonstrated ability to understand scientific methods and experimental design.

1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in the Gastroenterology / Hepatology therapy area.

Minimum Qualifications

MBBS or MD (Postgraduate)

Strong understanding of disease management and ability to engage in scientific discussions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)

Good communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and promotional compliance

Preferred Qualifications

MD in Pharmacology, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Community Medicine, or related specialty

1-2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Advisor role within the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in Hepatology or relevant therapy area preferred

Key Skills & Experience

Scientific engagement and medical communication with HCPs

Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams

Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance standards

Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively

Certifications or experience in digital scientific engagement/content delivery are an added advantage

Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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