Job Description

Position: Senior Manager – Medical Affairs

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Location: Mumbai

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Qualification

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- MD (Any Specialization) / 10yrs post qualification
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Must Have

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- People management experience
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- Current or prior exposure to the Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) function
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- Experience leading Medical Affairs teams
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- Diversity candidates preferred
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Key Responsibilities

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Team Leadership & People Management

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- Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of the Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) team.
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- Build and manage a high-performing RMA team through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
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- Develop and deliver scientific and medical training programs for RMAs.
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- Ensure consistency in scientific knowledge, medical excellence and field medical practices across the business.
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- Drive talent development, succession planning and employee retention.
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- Ensure timely reporting of any Product Complaints, ADRs or Adverse Events to the Pharmacovigilance (PV) team.
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Medical Affairs & Scientific Leadership

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- Lead the development of Medical Affairs strategies and field medical capabilities.
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- Ensure high-quality scientific support for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
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- Support disease awareness, scientific exchange and product lifecycle management across assigned therapeutic areas.
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- Identify operational improvements and implement best practices within the RMA function.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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- Work closely with Medical Affairs,



Marketing and Sales teams to ensure alignment of business objectives.
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- Support Medico-Marketing initiatives including Advisory Boards, Medical Booths, Educational Programs and Scientific Events.
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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute medical and clinical strategies.
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- Share insights from Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and the external medical community with internal stakeholders.
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- Ensure adequate field medical resource planning to support business priorities.
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Compliance & Governance

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- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company SOPs and Medical Affairs guidelines.
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- Maintain high standards of ethical scientific engagement and field medical compliance.
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- Support continuous improvement of Medical Affairs processes and capabilities.
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External Engagement

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- Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals.
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- Participate in national and international scientific meetings to stay updated on therapeutic area developments.
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- Present Medical Affairs updates and business reviews to internal leadership teams.
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Preferred Background

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- 10-12 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Experience managing Regional Medical Advisors (RMAs), Medical Advisors or Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
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- Solid exposure to KOL management, scientific engagement, Medico-Marketing and cross-functional leadership.
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- Experience in multinational pharmaceutical organizations will be an advantage.
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📌 Senior Manager Medical Affairs (Mumbai)
🏢 Selective Global Search
📍 Mumbai