Senior Medical Advisor

Pfizer; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer India is seeking a Medical Affairs leader to provide scientific expertise, support pre-launch strategy, and engage with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes medical strategy, education, and evidence generation in a global context.

You will implement country medical plans, deliver balanced scientific information, coordinate local RWE and post-marketing studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, integrated medical

Qualifications

• MD degree (any field).
• 4–6 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• Experience working in a multinational company.
• Experience with launch, oncology & vaccines.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, R&D, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies.
• Understanding of clinical trial design and interfaces.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AI use in Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Implement country medical plans aligned with global strategy and local regulations.
• Deliver accurate scientific information to HCPs and support advisory boards.
• Coordinate local RWE, IITs, and post-marketing studies.
• Assist medical readiness for launches including KOL mapping and content development.
• Collaborate with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams for integrated medical activities.
• Review materials for adherence to OPPI, CDSCO, and internal standards.
• Capture and communicate medical insights to inform strategy.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical pharmacology

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

AI tools knowledge

Education

MD degree

Job description

Position Purpose

Provide Scientific & Medical Expertise: Support medical strategy and execution for pipeline products in Specialty Care and Internal Medicine, ensuring compliance and scientific integrity. Enable Launch Readiness: Contribute to pre-launch planning, medical education, and evidence generation activities for new products. Drive External Engagement: Act as a credible scientific resource for healthcare professionals and stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and advancing patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement country medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with global/regional strategy and local regulations.
• Deliver accurate, balanced scientific information to HCPs; support advisory boards, congresses, and educational initiatives.
• Coordinate local RWE, IITs, and post-marketing studies in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in medical readiness for new product launches, including KOL mapping, training, and medical content development.
• Partner with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure integrated execution of medical activities.
• Review promotional and non-promotional materials; ensure adherence to OPPI, CDSCO, and internal standards.
• Capture and communicate medical insights to inform strategy and content updates.

Qualifications

• MD degree (any field)
• 4-6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Experience working in a multinational company
• Experience with launch, oncology & vaccines
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Knowledge of “pharmaceutical medicine” including clinical pharmacology, medical and paramedical sciences, medicine and medical statistics and relevant Therapeutic Area/Products
• Understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, conduct and understanding of interfaces.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal (including medical writing and presentation skills)
• Good analytical skills and reasoning, and sound medical judgment/decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills, internal & external networking and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of AI tools and use cases for the Medical Affairs function

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Medical Pfizer careers are like no other. In our culture of individual ownership, we believe in our ability to improve future healthcare, and potential to transform millions of lives. We’re looking for new talent to join our global community, to unearth new innovative therapies that make the world a healthier place.