Medical Advisor - Chronic

Drreddyslaboratorieslimited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Medical coverage for you and family

Life insurance

Job summary

Dr. Reddy's is seeking an experienced Medical Advisor to underpin the therapeutic area medical strategy by delivering scientific foundations, managing medical activities, and engaging key thought leaders.

You will facilitate knowledge flow to sales and marketing and contribute to strategic medical planning for identified TAs and products. The role requires MBBS with MD Pharmacology/Medicine or equivalent, 2–4 years in pharma/medical research, and strong regulatory and medical writing

Qualifications

• MBBS with MD Pharmacology/Medicine or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification.
• Training in medical writing and clinical trial methods is expected.
• Knowledge of Indian healthcare regulations (MCI, UCPMP, DCA) and ICH-GCP is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scientific member of cross-functional franchise team to underpin TA medical strategy.
• Conceptualize and manage medical activities: research, publications, medical education, patient support programs.
• Engage thought leaders through medical affairs activities per strategic plan.
• Ensure execution of medical affairs plan via Regional Medical Affairs and projects.
• Provide training on medical developments to sales/marketing teams.

Skills

Medical writing training

Clinical trial methodologies

Research design

ICH-GCP knowledge

Regulatory familiarity India

Drug regulations familiarity

Therapeutic area knowledge

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBBS with MD Pharmacology/Medicine or PG in medicine

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Medical Advisor to provide the scientific foundation for the Therapeutic Area (TA) medical strategy, including managing various medical activities and engaging key thought leaders. Oversee the execution of the medical affairs plan, facilitate the flow of medical developments to the sales and marketing team, and contribute to the development of the Medical Affairs strategic plan for identified Therapeutic Area (TA) and products.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for serving as a core scientific member of the cross-functional franchise team, providing the scientific foundation for the Therapeutic Area (TA) medical strategy.
• You will be responsible for conceptualizing and managing a wide range of medical activities, aligned with the TA Medical strategy, including research, publications, medical education, and patient support programs.
• You will be responsible for engaging key thought leaders through medical affairs activities, in line with the overall strategic plan.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal execution of the strategic medical affairs plan through Regional Medical Affairs, encompassing medical education, product education, and special projects.
• You will be responsible for acting as a therapeutic area scientific expert, discussing scientific data with leading specialists, and providing training on the latest medical developments to the sales and marketing team.

Educational qualification- MBBS with M.D. Pharmacology/Medicine or full time post-graduate qualification in any discipline of medicine

Minimum work experience - 2-4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company in a Medical Advisor capacity

Skills & attributes -

Technical Skills

• Training in medical writing, clinical trial methodologies, research design and ICH - GCP will be added advantage
• Must have working knowledge of Indian regulations pertaining to Health care professional's 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
• Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data
• Strategic mind set with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationship is essential
• Experience with complex business environments preferred
• Strong track record of success as demonstrated through annual performance ratings and/or professional accomplishments and awards

Behavioural Skills

• Integrity driven decision making skills
• Sound scientific knowledge
• Collaboration and teaming with ability to work in a matrix environment
• Strategic thinking & sound analytical skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Self-awareness and adaptability to work in a matrix environment
• Result oriented and performance driven
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of audience

About the Department

Global Generics India

Global Generics India business journey began in 1986. In the last three decades, we have grown as a trusted name in the healthcare industry and rank as one of the top 10 Pharma Companies in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) as per IQVIA MAT (November 2022). Our commitment to Lead Ahead has helped us move ranks from 16th position to 10th position (IPM) in the last four years. We are a fast-growing organisation with double-digit growth and significant market share in domestic markets. Currently, we rank among the top 5 in oncology, anti-allergy and gastrointestinal diseases and the top 10 in a few other therapy areas. Our focus is on leveraging our digital capabilities, collaborations, innovations and inorganic opportunities to become the top 5 companies in the Indian Pharma Market.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy's we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades.