Senior Medical Manager

Abbott; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Pakistan is hiring a Senior Medical Manager to lead medical affairs strategy across Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, aligning with global TA plans and regulatory requirements.

You will drive scientific excellence, oversee affiliate clinical research, engage KOLs, support product launches and lifecycle management, and provide medical governance.

Requirements include MBBS, with MBA preferred; relevant Medical Affairs and clinical research experience; willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• MBBS is required; MBA preferred.
• Experience in Medical Affairs and clinical research in pharma.
• Ability to lead medical strategy and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy aligned with global TA plans and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and oversee affiliate clinical research including BE studies, registries, and observational studies; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Lead KOL engagement and strategic relationships across therapeutic areas.
• Provide scientific support to commercial teams and training to sales teams; drive medico-marketing activities.
• Ensure medical governance and compliant scientific exchange; support product launches and lifecycle management.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

KOL engagement

Clinical research leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBBS

MBA (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Senior Medical Manager

Reporting Line: Medical Director

Division: EPD (Established Pharmaceuticals Division)

Geographic Scope: Multi-country (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh)

Job Purpose

The Senior Medical Manager is responsible for leading and executing Medical Affairs strategy aligned with global therapeutic area (TA) plans, commercial priorities, and regulatory requirements. The role drives scientific excellence, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement while supporting business growth and portfolio advocacy.

The position also serves as the affiliate lead for clinical research, ensures strong KOL engagement, and provides leadership in medical strategy across assigned therapeutic portfolios.

Key Responsibilities / Major Accountabilities

• Medical Affairs Leadership (40%)
• Lead and execute medical strategy for assigned therapeutic areas.
• KOL Engagement (30%)
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas.
• Clinical Research Leadership (20%)
• Lead affiliate-level clinical research including BE studies, epidemiological studies, registries, and observational studies; collaborate with global and local stakeholders.
• Medical Operations (10%)
• Oversee affiliate medical operations and ensure alignment with global standards

Key Functional Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical strategies aligned with global and affiliate objectives
• Lead clinical studies, publications, and real-world evidence generation
• Provide scientific support to commercial teams and training to sales teams
• Drive medico-marketing activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Engage with national and regional KOLs across assigned therapeutic areas
• Support product launches and lifecycle management activities
• Ensure effective medical governance and scientific exchange practices

Education & Experience

• Minimum MBBS, post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Additional qualifications such as MBA preferred
• Relevant experience in Medical Affairs and clinical research within the pharmaceutical industry

The base pay for this position is

N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, Landhi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)