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Lead - Clinical Research, (Rwe) Medical Affairs

Sun Pharma
7+ years
INR 18-28 LPA
Mumbai, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Overview

The role is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance of:

  • Non-regulatory interventional studies

  • Observational studies

  • Registries

  • Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

  • Real World Evidence (RWE) studies

  • Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) studies

  • EMR-based studies

The individual will coordinate with internal stakeholders, CROs, investigators, sites, regulatory bodies, and vendors to ensure successful execution of studies.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Study Management

  • Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions

  • Ensure compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements

  • Create study trackers and monitoring systems

  • Manage study timelines and deliverables

  • Maintain Trial Master Files (TMF)

  • Monitor study progress and resolve issues

  • Conduct risk assessment and mitigation planning

  • Handle audits, inspections, and CAPA activities

  • Ensure proper study archival


2. Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

  • Review IIS concepts and proposals

  • Coordinate evaluations with review committees

  • Ensure compliance with IIS processes

  • Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Medical Leads


3. CRO and Vendor Management

  • Select and manage CROs

  • Conduct CRO performance assessments

  • Review CRO SOPs and systems

  • Manage vendor contracts and budgets

  • Ensure CRO compliance with Sun Pharma Pharmacovigilance requirements

  • Oversee study execution through CRO partners


4. Regulatory and Ethics Compliance

  • Prepare and review:

    • Clinical Trial Protocols

    • CRFs

    • Informed Consent Documents (ICD)

    • Investigator Brochures (IB)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • SAE Narratives

    • ICSRs

  • Coordinate Ethics Committee submissions

  • Support DCGI and regulatory submissions where applicable

  • Defend protocols during Subject Expert Committee (SEC) meetings


5. Pharmacovigilance & Safety

  • Ensure timely SAE and SUSAR reporting

  • Coordinate safety reporting across sites

  • Train CROs on PV processes

  • Ensure adherence to Sun Pharma safety policies


6. Site Management (In-House Studies)

  • Site feasibility assessments

  • Investigator identification and selection

  • Site initiation and close-out activities

  • Monitoring visits and source data verification

  • Informed consent review

  • Investigational Product accountability

  • Recruitment monitoring

  • Site training and GCP compliance


7. Budget & Financial Management

  • Develop study budgets

  • Manage study-related expenditures

  • Monitor financial agreements

  • Track study costs and payments

  • Maintain budget compliance


8. Data Management & Statistics

  • Coordinate with Data Management teams

  • Lead query resolution activities

  • Support statistical analysis

  • Review statistical reports

  • Ensure data quality and integrity


9. Leadership & People Management

  • Recruit and develop clinical research talent

  • Drive performance management

  • Create Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

  • Foster cross-functional collaboration

  • Strengthen stakeholder relationships

  • Lead and mentor team members


Required Technical Skills

Clinical Research

✔ Clinical Trial Management

✔ Site Monitoring

✔ GCP Compliance

✔ TMF Management

✔ Regulatory Submissions

✔ Risk-Based Monitoring

✔ Audit Readiness


Medical Affairs

✔ Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

✔ Real World Evidence (RWE)

✔ Observational Studies

✔ Registries

✔ Medical Governance


Safety & Pharmacovigilance

✔ SAE Reporting

✔ SUSAR Reporting

✔ Safety Compliance

✔ PV Processes


Project Management

✔ Budget Management

✔ Vendor Management

✔ CRO Oversight

✔ Stakeholder Management

✔ Timeline Management


Key Competencies

  • Integrity-driven decision making

  • Strategic thinking

  • Strong analytical ability

  • Leadership and team management

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Stakeholder management

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem-solving mindset

  • Adaptability in matrix organizations

  • Results-oriented approach


Ideal Candidate Profile

A professional with 7–12 years of Clinical Research/Medical Affairs experience who has led non-regulatory clinical studies, managed CROs, handled regulatory and safety activities, and possesses strong leadership capabilities. Experience in RWE, IIS, observational studies, and team management would make a candidate highly competitive for this role.