Medical Advisor

Zuellig Pharma; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma is seeking a Medical Advisor to provide scientific and medical support, develop medical strategies for assigned therapy areas, and ensure execution of education and compliance activities aligned with company objectives.

You will lead KOL engagement, medical governance, and cross‑functional initiatives, partnering with regulatory, market access, and business development to evaluate new products and formulary listings, while traveling up to 80% in the Klang Valley and beyond.

Qualifications

• Medical qualification with a Pharmacy or Medical degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% in Klang Valley and beyond.
• Exceptional communication and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of medical strategies and drive execution in assigned therapy areas.
• Lead initiatives to build and develop Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and engage external stakeholders.
• Medical governance including input, review and approval of materials and programs.
• Lead cross-functional medical education initiatives, brand plans, and conferences.
• Generate clinical data and communicate scientifically with key stakeholders.
• Partner with regulatory, market access and business development for product evaluation and formulary listings.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Pharmacy/M medical degree

Job description

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.