Area Medical Advisor – Vaccines | Pfizer

Biopractify

Mumbai

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pfizer in Mumbai is seeking an Area Medical Advisor – Vaccines for a field-based role coordinating scientific engagement with KOLs and healthcare professionals. You will educate clinicians on vaccines, address scientific questions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement medical activities aligned with brand strategies.

You will gather insights on disease trends and vaccine-related research, stay current with clinical developments, and contribute to medical education, advisory

Qualifications

Graduate/Postgraduate in Medicine or Medical Sciences.
0–2 years in Medical Affairs.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, R&D, and commercialization.
Strong written and verbal communication and medical writing ability.
Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific expertise and build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals in the assigned region.
Educate healthcare professionals on vaccines and address scientific questions.
Act as scientific interface between Pfizer and KOLs, supporting meetings and advisory boards.
Gather insights on product usage, treatment patterns, unmet needs, and emerging research trends.
Stay updated on scientific research, clinical developments, and pharmaceutical medicine.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MBBS

MD (Pharmacology / Community Medicine)

PhD in allied sciences

MPH

Other relevant medical science qualifications

Job description

Pfizer, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, is hiring an Area Medical Advisor – Vaccines for a field-based role supporting the Mumbai region. This opportunity is ideal for medical and life science professionals interested in Medical Affairs, scientific engagement, vaccines, healthcare professional education, and pharmaceutical research.

What You’ll Work On

Scientific Engagement

Provide scientific expertise and build strong professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals in the assigned region.

Educate healthcare professionals on vaccines, address scientific questions, and communicate relevant medical and clinical information.

KOL Engagement

Act as a scientific interface between Pfizer and identified KOLs while supporting KOL meetings, advisory boards, launch meetings, and scientific discussions.

Medical Insights

Gather insights from healthcare professionals regarding product usage, treatment patterns, unmet medical needs, and emerging research trends.

Scientific & Clinical Updates

Stay updated on the latest scientific research, clinical developments, pharmaceutical medicine, and relevant therapeutic areas.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with internal teams including:

Marketing
Clinical Research
Medical Information
Medical Affairs

Support the implementation of medical activities aligned with brand strategies.

Medical Education Activities

Conduct or facilitate round-table meetings, group discussions, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.

Support sales force training by providing medical and scientific expertise and helping communicate complex scientific information effectively.

Disease & Research Insights

Contribute to the understanding of diseases, treatment patterns, vaccine-related research, and healthcare trends.

Ideal Candidates

You hold a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Medicine or Medical Sciences, such as:

MBBS
MD in Pharmacology / Community Medicine
PhD in allied sciences
MPH
Other relevant medical science qualifications

Candidates with 0–2 years of experience in Medical Affairs are eligible.

You should have:

Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, R&D, and commercialization
Knowledge of pharmaceutical medicine and clinical pharmacology
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Medical writing and presentation abilities
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities
Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly
Understanding of relevant pharmaceutical policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines

What You’ll Gain

Opportunity to work with Pfizer, a global biopharmaceutical leader.
Hands‑on exposure to Medical Affairs and Vaccines.
Experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.
Exposure to medical education, advisory boards, and scientific meetings.
Professional growth within a science-driven pharmaceutical organization.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional pharmaceutical teams.
Continuous learning in medical science, vaccines, and clinical research.
Opportunity to contribute to public health and healthcare professional education.