: 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

1. 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 current 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 .





6. 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
- Collaborative 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