Lead RMA

Sun Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a Regional Medical Advisor – Team Lead to lead medical affairs across therapy areas, drive KOL engagement, and ensure high-quality scientific support for internal and external stakeholders. The role involves guiding a regional team, shaping medical strategies, and aligning insights with organizational goals.

Ideal candidates will have MBBS + MD Pharmacology with 8+ years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to interact

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or related scientific roles.
• MBBS + MD Pharmacology with deep clinical and research knowledge.
• Proven leadership ability to manage a regional team.
• Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Regional Medical Advisors.
• Oversee KOL engagement, medical education, and evidence generation.
• Represent the organization at internal and external scientific platforms.
• Collaborate with therapy leads and cross-functional teams on strategy and data dissemination.
• Proactively analyze disease trends and treatment patterns to inform strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

MBBS + MD Pharmacology

Job description

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you“Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.

Position Summary

As the Regional Medical Advisor – Team Lead:

• You will serve as the primary scientific and strategic leader for medical affairs activities within your therapy areas.
• You will lead a team of Regional Medical Advisors, driving the execution of medical strategies, fostering strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Your role is pivotal in aligning medical insights with organizational goals to optimize patient outcomes and advance the company’s presence in the therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Regional Medical Advisors to ensure consistent delivery of medical affairs objectives.
• Oversee team activities including KOL engagement, medical education, and evidence generation, ensuring alignment with the strategic medical affairs plan.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.

Scientific Leadership & KOL Engagement

• Act as the primary scientific face of the organization to KOLs, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Drive identification, mapping, profiling, and engagement of KOLs, ensuring ongoing relationship management and collaboration.
• Represent the organization at internal and external scientific platforms, advisory boards, and conferences.

Strategic Medical Affairs Execution

• Lead the development and execution of regional medical affairs strategies, including medical education, product training, advisory boards, pre-license activities, and special projects.
• Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms.
• Collaborate closely with therapy area leads and cross-functional teams to support evidence generation, data dissemination, and communication of scientific insights.
• Proactively analyze disease trends, treatment patterns, and competitive landscape to inform strategy and decision-making.

Scientific Expertise & Communication

• Provide expert scientific support to healthcare professionals, addressing complex queries related to products and therapeutic areas.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer scientific discussions and training sessions for the sales and medical teams.
• Collaborate with KOLs on research initiatives such as meta-analyses, case studies, and publications in reputed journals.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with the company’s Global Code of Conduct and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of medical interactions and activities.

Who You Are

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs or related scientific roles.
• Academic Background: MBBS + MD Pharmacology
• Scientific Acumen: Deep knowledge of medical research methodologies, clinical data interpretation, and therapeutic area insights.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a complex business environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and scientific communication skills, capable of engaging with senior healthcare professionals and KOLs.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze trends, generate insights, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Compliance Mindset: Strong commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance.