Medical Advisor

Zuellig Pharma; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in Taguig, Philippines is seeking a Medical Advisor to provide medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned therapeutic areas and product portfolios. This field-based role supports the development and execution of medical strategies, strengthens relationships with healthcare professionals, and ensures activities comply with regulations.

The ideal candidate is an MD with experience in Medical Affairs, strong communication and stakeholder management, and the ability

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical roles.
• Strong clinical medicine knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals and KOLs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong understanding of pharma regulations and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop medical strategies and plans for assigned products and portfolios.
• Provide medical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver scientific presentations at conferences and advisory boards.
• Build relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Identify unmet medical needs and support portfolio growth.
• Review promotional and educational materials for medical accuracy.
• Support medical training for field force and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety activities in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and market access initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Independent & cross-functional

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

MD degree

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: 1740

Posting Start Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location: Taguig, Philippines

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 is responsible for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned therapeutic areas and product portfolios. This field-based role supports the development and execution of medical strategies, strengthens relationships with key external stakeholders, and ensures that all medical activities are aligned with business objectives and compliant with applicable regulations and industry standards. The Medical Advisor serves as a trusted scientific partner to internal teams and healthcare professionals, helping to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based decision making.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute medical strategies and plans that support overall brand and business objectives.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise to internal and external stakeholders on assigned products and therapeutic areas.
• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in conferences, symposia, advisory boards, and other medical activities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and relevant organizations.
• Identify unmet medical needs and generate insights to support portfolio growth and lifecycle management.
• Support scientific communications and respond to medical inquiries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Partner with Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance teams to ensure compliant and effective execution of initiatives.
• Review and provide medical approval for promotional, educational, training, and patient-related materials.
• Support the development and delivery of medical and scientific training programs for field force and internal stakeholders.
• Provide medical expertise on safety-related matters and collaborate with Pharmacovigilance teams to support drug safety activities.
• Contribute scientific input to regulatory submissions, label updates, market access initiatives, and business development opportunities.
• Support evidence generation initiatives, research collaborations, and medical-led projects where applicable.
• Manage medical activity budgets and ensure efficient execution of approved medical plans.

What Will Make You Successful

You are a scientifically driven healthcare professional with strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex medical information into actionable insights. You excel at building credibility with healthcare professionals, collaborating across functions, and driving medical excellence in a highly regulated environment.

Must-Have

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• Experience in a Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor, Medical Manager, Clinical Research, or related pharmaceutical industry role.
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine, scientific literature evaluation, and evidence-based practice.
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.

Advantage to Have

• Experience in a managerial or leadership role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research environment.
• Experience in clinical trial design, implementation, or oversight.
• Experience in scientific publications, medical writing, and presentation delivery.
• Market access and health economics exposure.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety activities.
• Established relationships with key healthcare stakeholders and medical societies.
• Budget management and project management experience.
• Regional or multi-market experience within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

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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