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Medical Advisor

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
1-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, 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, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Advisor – Pharmaceutical Industry

Company: Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Location: Sun House, Mumbai, India
Experience Required: 1–3 Years
Date Posted: 27th December 2025
Business Unit: Medical Services
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent


About Sun Pharma

At Sun Pharma, we foster a culture where professionals can “Create your own sunshine” by driving growth, taking ownership of their career, and thriving in a collaborative environment. We value continuous learning, scientific rigor, and strategic thinking, empowering our teams to make meaningful contributions to patient care and therapeutic innovation.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Strategy & Scientific Leadership

  • Serve as a core scientific member of cross-functional franchise teams, providing expertise in the therapeutic area.

  • Conceptualize and manage medical projects aligned with franchise strategy, including:

    • New product ideation and evaluation

    • Therapeutic rationale and medical support for regulatory submissions

    • Pre-launch and launch medical materials, training manuals, and CME content

    • Franchise medical education programs and advisory board meetings

Data Analysis & Publication

  • Lead real-world clinical research and publications planning and execution.

  • Conduct literature reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, and patient-reported outcome research, publishing in high-impact journals.

  • Transform insights from KOLs into actionable medical strategies and programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

  • Support sales and marketing teams through medical training, communication of clinical data, and disease insights.

  • Respond to complex scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure all promotional and medical materials are approved in alignment with internal SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

  • Apply knowledge of Indian regulations, including MCI Code of Ethics, UCPMP Code, and Drugs & Cosmetics Act.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Identify knowledge gaps and design medical education initiatives.

  • Collaborate with internal and external experts to shape therapeutic strategies.

  • Travel as required (estimated <1 week per month).


Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

  • MD in Pharmacology.

Experience

  • 1–3 years in pharmaceutical industry or research organizations as a Medical Advisor or Senior Medical Advisor.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong scientific acumen and strategic thinking in therapeutic areas.

  • Expertise in clinical trial methodology, research design, and ICH-GCP principles.

  • Excellent communication and peer-to-peer engagement skills with specialists.

  • Knowledge of Indian regulatory framework for healthcare professional interactions and drug approvals.

  • Proven track record in medical writing, publication planning, and advisory board management.

  • Ability to work in complex business environments and cross-functional teams.


Why Join Sun Pharma?

  • Opportunity to shape medical strategy and contribute to patient outcomes.

  • Work in a collaborative, high-impact environment with industry experts.

  • Gain exposure to clinical research, regulatory submissions, and medical education programs.

  • Robust opportunities for career growth, skill development, and professional recognition.