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Medical Advisor

Abbott
7+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, India
10 May 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Advisor – Structured Job Description

Role Title: Medical Advisor
Location: Mumbai, India
Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Job Type: Full-time


Role Summary

The Medical Advisor is a senior-level individual contributor role within Medical Affairs, responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of complex clinical trials and research activities. The role requires strong scientific expertise and the ability to independently manage high-impact clinical and regulatory responsibilities, particularly in Phase III and Phase IV studies.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Trial Leadership

  • Lead and oversee design, planning, and execution of clinical trials and research programs

  • Manage Phase III and Phase IV clinical studies for company products under development

  • Ensure proper implementation of clinical protocols and study methodologies

2. Investigator & Site Management

  • Recruit clinical investigators for study participation

  • Negotiate study design, budgets, and associated costs with investigators and stakeholders

  • Coordinate investigator meetings and group study activities

  • Oversee site initiation processes and ensure readiness

3. Regulatory & Compliance Activities

  • Ensure adherence to clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements

  • Contribute to preparation and submission of clinical study reports to regulatory agencies

  • Support adverse event (AE) reporting and pharmacovigilance/safety monitoring activities

4. Data & Study Oversight

  • Monitor study progress and determine study completion criteria

  • Ensure data collection quality and consistency across trial sites

  • Facilitate completion of final clinical study reports

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Act as liaison between internal teams and external partners

  • Collaborate with regulatory bodies, investigators, and potential licensing partners

  • Provide medical and scientific input across clinical development activities


Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree (minimum requirement noted)

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs or clinical research-related roles

  • Strong experience in clinical trial management and oversight


Required Skills & Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of Medical Affairs processes and clinical development lifecycle

  • Strong understanding of Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials

  • Experience in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring

  • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder clinical projects

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

  • Familiarity with regulatory submission processes


Role Characteristics

  • Senior individual contributor with high autonomy

  • Works on complex and specialized clinical development projects

  • May deviate from standard approaches to develop effective solutions

  • Acts as a scientific and medical expert within the organization


Key Responsibilities Impact

  • Supports development and approval of pharmaceutical products

  • Ensures clinical evidence generation aligns with regulatory standards

  • Contributes directly to patient safety monitoring and study integrity

  • Influences clinical development strategy and execution


Work Context

This role operates within Medical & Clinical Affairs, supporting late-phase clinical development (Phase III–IV) and post-marketing research activities. It requires strong collaboration with investigators, regulatory authorities, and internal clinical development teams.