DGM Medical Affairs

Zydus Lifesciences; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zydus Lifesciences in Goregaon, Mumbai invites an experienced professional for the position of DGM Medical Affairs. The role demands deep medical/scientific expertise across assigned products and therapeutic areas, with responsibility for medical information, KOL engagement, and scientific exchange.

You will guide medical strategy, support marketing initiatives, and lead training for sales and other teams. Requires 8–10 years in Medico Marketing and a Masters in Medicine."

Qualifications

• Masters in Medicine with 8–10 years of total experience in Medico Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge for assigned products and therapeutic areas through meetings, literature, and congresses.
• Provide expert medical/scientific advice for products and therapeutic areas; respond to scientific information requests and ensure accuracy of medical materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and academic centers through congresses, advisory boards, and discussions.
• Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals, individually or in groups.
• Review literature and extract key messages for internal use.
• Deliver training to sales teams; develop and update training materials.
• Design and implement clinical research projects within defined standards and budgets (Phase IV, registries, surveys).
• Review promotional materials for medical/scientific accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Provide medical input into marketing strategy and monitor competitive intelligence.
• Ensure compliance with national laws, regulations, guidelines and codes.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Medico Marketing

KOL Management

Clinical Research

Scientific Communication

Medical Education

Medical Writing

Promotional Material Review

HCP Engagement

Pharmaceutical Compliance

Education

Masters Degree in Medicine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Designation - DGM Medical Affairs

Reporting To - GM / Sr. GM

Location - Goregaon, Mumbai

Role Purpose

This position represents the company's medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas. The position provides medical/scientific expert advice/guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange and professional relationship development with key opinion leaders. It provides medical/scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives, as required, and medical/scientific support for medical department activities.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge for assigned products/relevant therapeutic area(s) through active participation at key internal meetings/training sessions, relevant congresses, and seminars and by regular self-study of national/international literature.
• Provide expert medical/scientific advice for assigned products and related therapeutic areas, including responding to requests for scientific/technical information; contribute to the development and medical/scientific accuracy of core dossiers generated by the medical department (medical information packs, clinical expert reviews, etc.).
• Establish and maintain professional and credible relationships with key opinion leaders and academic centers through participation in scientific congresses, advisory boards, round-table meetings, and discussion forums.
• Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or in groups.
• Screen relevant literature and information from scientific society meetings and conferences and develop summaries of key messages for use within the company.
• Deliver training to sales forces and other departments; develop and update relevant training materials.
• Design and implement clinical research projects within defined standards and budgets, including Phase IV studies, registry/database projects, epidemiological surveys, PMOS studies, and IIS studies.
• Review and prepare promotional materials and ensure the medical/scientific content is accurate and compliant with internal policies and guidelines.
• Provide medical/scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives. Monitor the environment for competitive intelligence, including product strategies, studies, commercial messages, and positioning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws, regulations, guidelines, and codes of conduct.

Technical Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Compliance & Process Improvement Skills
• Problem/Conflict Solving Ability
• Priority Setting

Required Core Competencies / Attributes

• Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Effectively prioritize work tasks.
• Initiative - Take prompt action to accomplish objectives and remain proactive. Maintain a strong focus on internal and external customers. Continuously monitor relevant information, key issues, and trends. Proactively seek feedback and adapt behavior to improve performance.
• Innovation - Generate innovative solutions in work situations and explore novel ways to address work-related challenges and opportunities.
• Integrity - Firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles. Exhibit honesty, present information accurately, fulfill commitments, and respond constructively to failures and mistakes.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Work effectively and cooperatively with others. Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support shared goals and remain open to diverse perspectives and ideas.

Key Interfaces

• Field Force
• PMT
• Healthcare Professionals
• Investigators
• Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Institutions & Scientific Medical Societies
• Hospitals
• Internal Legal Function

Key Dimensions

Team Size: 7-8

Role Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Medicine

Experience (Type & Nature)

• 8-10 years of total experience in Medico Marketing

Skills & Technical Competencies

• Expertise in operating MS Office
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Business Orientation
• People Management
• Driving Execution
• Working Across Boundaries

Key Skills

Medical Affairs, Medico Marketing, KOL Management, Clinical Research, Scientific Communication, Medical Education, Medical Writing, Promotional Material Review, HCP Engagement, Pharmaceutical Compliance.