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Lead - Clinical Research, (Rwe) Medical Affairs

Sun Pharma
7+ years
INR 30-45 LPA
Mumbai, India
10 June 16, 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, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Overview

The role is responsible for leading and overseeing all Medical Affairs-driven clinical research activities including Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies, observational studies, registries, EMR studies, PRO studies, and other non-regulatory research projects. The incumbent will ensure compliance with GCP, ICMR, and applicable regulations while managing stakeholders, CROs, investigators, budgets, timelines, and study execution.


Key Responsibilities

Common Process Management

  • Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and work instructions.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • ICMR Guidelines

    • Study Protocols

    • Applicable Regulatory Requirements

  • Develop study trackers and monitoring systems.

  • Evaluate and facilitate review of Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) proposals.

  • Work closely with Therapeutic Area Medical Leads and Medical Advisors.

  • Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develop and manage study budgets.

  • Review key study documents:

    • Protocols

    • CRFs

    • Patient Diaries

    • Informed Consent Documents (ICDs)

    • Investigator Brochures (IB)

    • SAE Narratives

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Support protocol defense during SEC meetings.

  • Maintain Trial Master Files (TMF).

  • Develop risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

  • Manage audits, inspections, CAPA implementation, and study archival.

  • Prepare monthly study dashboards and status reports.


CRO Managed Studies

Vendor & CRO Management

  • Identify, qualify, and manage CRO partners.

  • Conduct periodic CRO assessments and audits.

  • Ensure CRO compliance with Sun Pharma SOPs and PV practices.

Site & Investigator Management

  • Identify investigators and study sites.

  • Coordinate clinical study agreements and financial contracts.

  • Collaborate with CROs for study execution.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

  • Review submissions for Ethics Committees and regulatory authorities.

  • Coordinate regulatory submissions with internal teams.

  • Ensure timely SAE and SUSAR reporting.

  • Manage pharmacovigilance-related activities.

Clinical Trial Logistics

  • Plan procurement and dispatch of investigational products and trial materials.

  • Coordinate with Medical, Regulatory, QA, and other stakeholders.


In-House Managed Studies

Study Start-Up Activities

  • Conduct site feasibility assessments.

  • Identify investigators and sites.

  • Develop study budgets.

  • Execute confidentiality agreements and study contracts.

Study Conduct & Monitoring

  • Conduct investigator meetings and training.

  • Obtain Ethics Committee approvals.

  • Perform:

    • Site Initiation Visits

    • Monitoring Visits

    • Site Close-Out Visits

  • Ensure protocol compliance and GCP adherence.

Clinical Monitoring Activities

  • Source Data Verification (SDV)

  • Informed Consent Review

  • CRF Review

  • Drug Accountability Review

  • Adverse Event Monitoring

Data & Safety Management

  • Coordinate data management and statistical analysis activities.

  • Resolve data queries.

  • Ensure SAE and SUSAR reporting compliance.

Budget & Risk Management

  • Manage study budgets and financial tracking.

  • Identify site risks and implement corrective actions.

  • Develop and monitor CAPA plans.


People Development & Leadership

Talent Management

  • Recruit and develop clinical research professionals.

  • Implement team performance metrics.

  • Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Stakeholder Management

  • Foster collaboration across:

    • Medical Affairs

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Clinical Operations

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • CRO Partners

    • Investigators

Team Leadership

  • Coach and mentor team members.

  • Drive a high-performance and collaborative culture.


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

  • Clinical Research Operations

  • Medical Affairs Studies

  • Real World Evidence (RWE)

  • Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

  • Clinical Trial Methodology

  • ICH-GCP Guidelines

  • ICMR Guidelines 2017

  • Drugs & Cosmetics Act Regulations

  • Pharmacovigilance & Safety Reporting

Leadership Skills

  • Team Management

  • Vendor Management

  • Budget Management

  • Risk Management

  • Strategic Planning

Behavioral Competencies

  • Integrity-Based Decision Making

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Analytical Skills

  • Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Attention to Detail

  • Adaptability

  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Results Orientation


Work Location & Travel

  • Primarily office-based role

  • Requires approximately 4–5 days of travel per month outside Mumbai

  • Frequent interaction with investigators, CROs, and study sites


Equivalent Market Titles

  • Manager – Clinical Research Operations

  • Senior Manager – Clinical Research Operations

  • Medical Affairs Study Lead

  • Clinical Research Manager

  • Real World Evidence (RWE) Lead

  • Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) Manager

  • Clinical Operations Manager 

Experience Required

  • 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and Clinical Research Operations

  • Experience in:

    • Real World Evidence (RWE) Studies

    • Non-Regulatory Clinical Studies

    • Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

    • Observational & Epidemiological Studies

  • Prior people management experience preferred