: Deputy Manager Medical Manager – Hospitals (Anti‑infectives / Antibiotics)

Location: Mumbai

Function: Medical Affairs – Hospitals Division

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid: Field + Head Office) Role Summary The Associate Medical Manager – Hospitals will support the Medical Affairs function for the Anti‑infectives portfolio, with a key focus on upcoming antibiotics launches in the hospital segment.

This role is a hybrid position, involving approximately 7–8 days/month of field work (FW) focused on scientific engagement with hospital-based stakeholders, with the remaining time in the Head Office (HO) supporting strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The incumbent will contribute to scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and launch excellence, ensuring ethical and compliant dissemination of medical information to support optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities

- Scientific & Medical Expertise

Develop strong expertise in anti-infectives/antibiotics, including mechanism of action, resistance patterns, treatment guidelines, and clinical data.

Provide high-quality scientific support to internal teams (marketing, sales, market access) and external stakeholders.

Stay updated on emerging resistance trends, stewardship practices, and hospital protocols.

Support development and delivery of scientific training programs for internal stakeholders. 2.

Field Medical

Engagement (Hospitals Focus)

Conduct 7–8 days/month of field visits to engage with:

Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

Infectious disease specialists

Intensivists, microbiologists, and hospital pharmacists

Drive scientific discussions on antibiotic usage, resistance,



and appropriate patient selection.

Support pre-launch and launch activities through scientific positioning of products.

Gather insights from field interactions to refine medical and brand strategies. 3.

Stakeholder

Engagement & Medical Communication

Build and maintain relationships with hospital-based HCPs, KOLs, and institutions.

Support and/or independently conduct

Advisory boards

Round table meetings

Scientific speaker programs

Deliver presentations at CMEs, conferences, and hospital scientific meetings.

Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant communication of scientific information. 4.

Medical

Strategy & Launch Support

Contribute to medical launch planning for new antibiotics in the hospital segment.

Provide medical inputs for

Brand strategy

Scientific campaigns

Value communication (clinical differentiation, stewardship relevance)

Support generation of real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS) where applicable.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on launch readiness and execution. 5.

Evidence

Generation & Insights

Identify gaps in clinical evidence and support data-generation initiatives.

Collect and synthesize field insights on treatment practices, resistance patterns, and unmet needs.





Support publication planning and scientific content development.

- Compliance & Ethical Standards

Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. [1]

Review promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy and compliance.

Maintain strict adherence to antibiotic stewardship principles in all communications. Key Requirements

Education

MBBS / MD / PharmD / PhD Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs, specifically in:

Anti-infectives / Antibiotics

Hospital-focused roles preferred

Experience in launch support or pre-launch activities is highly desirable. Core Competencies

Strong understanding of

Antibiotic therapy and resistance mechanisms

Hospital treatment protocols and stewardship programs

Proven ability to engage with hospital KOLs and multidisciplinary stakeholders

Strong scientific communication and presentation skills

Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively

Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks Behavioral Skills

High scientific curiosity and learning agility

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a matrix and cross-functional environment

Willingness to travel for field work (7–8 days/month) Why Join Us?

Opportunity to be part of a high-impact antibiotics launch in a critical therapeutic area

Exposure to hospital ecosystem and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives

Team-oriented environment with opportunities to grow into a full Medical Manager role

Contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and improving patient outcomes

📌 Deputy Manager Medical Manager – Hospitals (Mumbai)
🏢 Amneal Pharmaceuticals
📍 Mumbai