Job Description

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

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Location: Mumbai

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Function: Medical Affairs – Hospitals Division

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Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid: Field + Head Office)

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Role Summary

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Scientific & Medical Expertise

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- Develop strong expertise in anti-infectives/antibiotics, including mechanism of action, resistance patterns, treatment guidelines, and clinical data.
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- Provide high-quality scientific support to internal teams (marketing, sales, market access) and external stakeholders.
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- Stay updated on emerging resistance trends, stewardship practices, and hospital protocols.
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- Support development and delivery of scientific training programs for internal stakeholders.
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2. Field Medical Engagement (Hospitals Focus)

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- Conduct 7–8 days/month of field visits to engage with:
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- Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
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- Infectious disease specialists
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- Intensivists, microbiologists, and hospital pharmacists
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- Drive scientific discussions on antibiotic usage, resistance, and appropriate patient selection.




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- Support pre-launch and launch activities through scientific positioning of products.
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- Gather insights from field interactions to refine medical and brand strategies.
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3. Stakeholder Engagement & Medical Communication

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- Build and maintain relationships with hospital-based HCPs, KOLs, and institutions.
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- Support and/or independently conduct:
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- Advisory boards
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- Round table meetings
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- Scientific speaker programs
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- Deliver presentations at CMEs, conferences, and hospital scientific meetings.
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- Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant communication of scientific information.
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4. Medical Strategy & Launch Support

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- Contribute to medical launch planning for new antibiotics in the hospital segment.
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- Provide medical inputs for:
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- Brand strategy
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- Scientific campaigns
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- Value communication (clinical differentiation, stewardship relevance)
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- Support generation of real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS) where applicable.
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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on launch readiness and execution.
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5. Evidence Generation & Insights

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- Identify gaps in clinical evidence and support data-generation initiatives.
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- Collect and synthesize field insights on treatment practices, resistance patterns, and unmet needs.
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- Support publication planning and scientific content development.
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Compliance & Ethical Standards

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- Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. [1]
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- Review promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy and compliance.
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- Maintain strict adherence to antibiotic stewardship principles in all communications.
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Key Requirements

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Education

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- MBBS / MD / PharmD / PhD
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Experience

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- Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs, specifically in:
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- Anti-infectives / Antibiotics
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- Hospital-focused roles preferred
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- Experience in launch support or pre-launch activities is highly desirable.
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Core Competencies

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- Strong understanding of:
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- Antibiotic therapy and resistance mechanisms
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- Hospital treatment protocols and stewardship programs
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- Proven ability to engage with hospital KOLs and multidisciplinary stakeholders
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- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills
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- Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively
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- Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
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Behavioral Skills

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- High scientific curiosity and learning agility
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- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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- Ability to work in a matrix and cross-functional environment
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- Willingness to travel for field work (7–8 days/month)
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Why Join Us?

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- Chance to be part of a high-impact antibiotics launch in a critical therapeutic area
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- Exposure to hospital ecosystem and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
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- Collaborative environment with opportunities to grow into a full Medical Manager role
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- Contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and improving patient outcomes
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📌 Deputy Manager Medical Manager - Hospitals (Mumbai)
🏢 Amneal Pharmaceuticals
📍 Mumbai