R&D Medical Manager

Procter & Gamble; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Manila is seeking a Country Manager for the Philippines to lead medical affairs within PHC. You will establish strategic medical directions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive scientific advancement across brands.

You will partner with multifunctional teams at country and regional levels, engage external healthcare professionals, and develop medical education programs to support product development and responsible communications.

Qualifications

• MD/PharmD or equivalent medical degree.
• 2–3 years in medical affairs or related roles.
• Fluency in English and Filipino.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the medical strategy aligned with PHC objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, guidelines and industry standards.
• Lead and engage external stakeholders including healthcare professionals and regulatory authorities.
• Provide expert medical input to product development, medical communications and training.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, regulatory affairs and R&D for medical insights.

Skills

Leadership

Medical affairs

Strategic thinking

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Education

Medical degree (MD, PharmD) or equivalent

Job description

Job Location

MANILA NET PARK OFFICE

Job Description

An Overview of the role

You will be part of the global medical function within P&G's world-class leading Research & Development organization. In this role, you can look forward in providing strategic direction and leadership in medical and technical affairs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving the success for our Philippines Personal Healthcare (PHC) business.

This position is for a Country Manager based in the Philippines. We are seeking a candidate with a strong healthcare industry background, extensive medical expertise, and outstanding leadership skills. In this role, you will establish and nurture strong partnerships with multifunctional teams at both country and regional levels. By leveraging your technical proficiency, you will drive innovation, scientific advancements, and cultivate relationships with external healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Medical Strategy Development: Develop and implement the medical strategy in alignment with the company's overall objectives, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the country.
• Medical Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations, guidelines, and industry standards, provide leadership to ensure adherence to all medical requirements.
• Key Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, medical associations, and opinion leaders.
• Medical Leadership: Serve as a go-to medical expert, providing expert advice, insights, and guidance related to our products and innovations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with various departments, including marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, and R&D, to provide medical input, support product development, and ensure effective communication of medical information to internal teams.
• Medical Education and Training: Develop and deliver medical education and training programs for internal teams, external stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of our products and therapeutic areas.
• Medical Communications: Oversee the development of medical and scientific communications, including publications, presentations, and educational materials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements

• Medical degree (MD, PharmD) or equivalent
• Minimum 2-3 years in medical affairs, or related roles within the Pharm/ healthcare industry.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated business acumen and excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Filipino language and English.

About Us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Neurobion®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax®, Vicks® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Qualifications

Medical Qualification

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000156765

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals