Medical Advisor

PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, is seeking a Medical Advisor to provide medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned therapeutic areas and product portfolios in a field-based role.

You will develop and execute medical strategies, build relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, deliver scientific presentations, support regulatory and pharmacovigilance teams, and help ensure compliant medical activities that improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical strategies and plans to support brand and business objectives.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in conferences, symposia, and advisory boards.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions.
• Identify unmet medical needs and generate insights to support portfolio growth.
• Support scientific communications and respond to medical inquiries.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance teams for compliant execution.
• Review and approve medical materials.
• Support medical training programs for field force and stakeholders.
• Provide medical input on safety matters and work with Pharmacovigilance.
• Contribute scientific input to regulatory submissions, label updates, market access, and business development.
• Support evidence generation, research collaborations, and medical-led projects.
• Manage medical activity budgets and ensure efficient execution of medical plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD degree

Job description

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 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 Youll 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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