Medical Advisor

APL group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Inclusive environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma is seeking a Medical Advisor in Malaysia to provide scientific and medical support, develop therapy area strategies, and drive medical affairs across brand plans. You will collaborate with regional and local teams to advance education and standard of care, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

The role requires leading medical projects, building KOL networks, and partnering with regulatory, market access, and business development.

Qualifications

• Educational Credentials: Pharmacy Degree (BPharm/MPharm/PharmD), Medical Degree (MBBS/MD/MBBChBAO), or PhD in Life Sciences.
• Territory Mobility: Based in Klang Valley; travel up to 80% in the field.
• Communication: English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of medical strategies and drive execution in the assigned therapy area.
• Build and develop Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as advocates and engage external stakeholders.
• Provide medical governance: input, review, and approval of materials and programs.

Education

Pharmacy Degree (BPharm/MPharm/PharmD) or Medical Degree (MBBS/MD/MBBChBAO) or PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

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Join our dynamic team where innovation and care converge in a culture that values continuous learning, diversity and transformative career development. Underpinned by THRIVE with Zuellig Pharma, our commitment to transforming the way we grow, care and succeed together as one organization, we are dedicated to helping our people make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Medical Advisor

Requisition ID: 2877

Posting Start Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Malaysia

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of the Role:

The Medical Advisor (MA) provides scientific and medical support and strategic directions for therapy areas assigned. The MA develops medical strategies and provides expert medical perspective and guidance for Brand Plans. The MA drives execution excellence for medical affairs activities and ensures compliance to local laws, regulations and codes of practice or SOPs. The MA works cross-functionally to drive advancements in education and the standard of care in line with company objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead development of medical strategies and drive execution excellence in assigned therapy area.
  Works collaboratively with regional & local teams to maximize opportunities for education and improving patient outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to build and develop Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as advocates.
  Drives excellence in KOL identification, engagement and analysis, speaker development and engagements with other external stakeholders.
• Medical governance including providing input, reviewing and approving materials and programs as well as input on day-to-day medical and commercial activities.
• Lead or support relevant cross-functional initiatives especially in medical education activities, sales conference meeting and brand strategic plan, by presenting medical insights and suggestion on the current medical situation from patient, clinicians, and scientific perspectives.
• Lead clinical data generation and the scientific communication with key stakeholders.
• Actively partner with regulatory, market access and business development for new product evaluation/label updates, formulary listings etc.
• To promote and adhere to Zuellig Pharma’s core values when carrying out day-to-day responsibilities and interactions.

What will make you successful:

Strong scientific, strategic, and business acumen.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to lead medical projects and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and industry best practices.

Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

A proactive mindset with high learning agility and adaptability.

The ability to build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.

Must-Have:

• Educational Credentials: Pharmacy Degree (BPharm/MPharm/PharmD), Medical Degree (MBBS/MD/MBBChBAO), or PhD in Life Sciences.
• Territory Mobility: Based in Klang Valley; willing and able to travel (80% in the field, including 20% outside of KL).
• Communication: Exceptional clinical presentation, scientific storytelling, and English proficiency.

Advantage to Have:

• 1+ years of experience in Medical Affairs / Ethical Pharma.
• Direct therapeutic experience in Diabetes, Endocrinology, or Cardiology.

What we offer:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.

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