Medical Advisor

Zuellig Pharma; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Diversity and inclusion

Career growth opportunities

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma in the Philippines seeks a Medical Advisor to provide medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned therapeutic areas. This field-based role supports medical strategies and collaborates with internal teams and external healthcare professionals.

You will build relationships with KOLs, present scientific data, review promotional materials, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• MD degree and active medical licensure.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical roles.
• Strong ability to evaluate medical literature and apply evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams with regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical strategies across assigned therapeutic areas.
• Provide scientific leadership to internal teams and external healthcare professionals.
• Deliver scientific presentations at conferences and advisory boards.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and institutions.
• Identify unmet medical needs and provide insights for portfolio growth and lifecycle management.
• Review medical and promotional materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Support medical training programs for field force and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance on safety activities and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical/scientific leadership

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 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.