Head : Medical Affairs

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Affairs professional to develop and execute medico-marketing strategies. The role involves ensuring compliance, providing strategic input, and coordinating scientific activities with key stakeholders. Candidates should possess a medical degree, relevant industry experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience required.
• Active HPCSA registration is essential.
• Experience in medico-marketing strategy development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated medico-marketing strategies.
• Provide strategic input for brand plans and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate scientific activities and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Scientific Communication

Stakeholder Influence

Ethical Standards

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate Qualifications

Job description

Job Family : Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance

Sub Job Family : Medical Affairs & Information

Preferred type of working : Hybrid

Years of Experience : 6 - 12

Business unit : GG EM

Company Description

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations.

Each of our 24,000+ employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can't Wait. We started with a modest investment, 20 employees, and a bold vision.

Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities, or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability, and innovation based on deep science, progressive people practices, and robust corporate governance.

As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity to strengthen our core further and to build the future. 'The Next and the New' is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready, and sustainable.

Our aim is to reach over 1.5 billion+ patients across the world by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy.

Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet, and purpose. Dr. Reddy's maintains a work environment free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to employing and nurturing a diverse, qualified workforce without regard to race, colour, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law(s).

Job Description

You will be responsible for developing and executing a highly efficient and integrated medico-marketing strategy, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholders.

Your role involves providing strategic input for brand plans, ensuring alignment with medical and commercial strategies. You will review and approve medical and scientific content, guide marketing and sales teams, and coordinate scientific activities such as webinars, CME programs, Advisory Board meetings, and Preceptorship programs.

You will prepare scientific agendas, support literature and presentations, and provide medical strategies for new launches and lifecycle management of existing products.

Develop and implement advocacy plans with experts, academics, and patient groups, leveraging relationships with KOLs. Ensure scientific integrity in communications and relationships with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups.

Ensure compliance in medical affairs activities, evaluate new products, and support market research and opportunity validation. Collaborate with product teams for roadmap development, plan product releases, and engage with stakeholders to understand market challenges and opportunities.

Lead discussions with partners and service providers, support MVPs, pilots, and launches, and oversee data generation activities. Contribute to Patient Support Programs and digital activities, ensuring a patient-centric approach.

Qualifications include a medical degree, postgraduate qualifications preferred, minimum 5 years of industry experience, and active HPCSA registration. Skills required include leadership, scientific communication, stakeholder influence, and ethical standards.