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Medical Advisor - Cvd

Sun Pharma
0-2 years
INR ₹20 – ₹28 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 Medical Advisor serves as the scientific expert and core medical representative within a therapeutic area/franchise. The role involves driving medical strategy, evidence generation, KOL engagement, scientific communication, product lifecycle support, and medical education initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Medical Strategy

  • Serve as the core scientific member of the cross-functional franchise team.

  • Provide scientific leadership and therapeutic expertise.

  • Support strategic decision-making for assigned therapy areas.

  • Develop insight-driven medical plans aligned with franchise objectives.


Product Development & Lifecycle Support

New Product Activities

  • New Product Ideation

  • New Product Evaluation

  • Scientific assessment of pipeline opportunities

  • Therapeutic rationale development

Regulatory Support

  • Medical support for regulatory submissions

  • Preparation of:

    • SEC Presentations

    • Regulatory Scientific Dossiers

  • Participation in SEC meetings and scientific defense.


Product Launch Support

Pre-Launch & Launch Activities

  • Product Monographs

  • Training Manuals

  • Scientific Slide Decks

  • CME Presentations

  • Launch Readiness Programs

Medical Review

  • Review and approval of:

    • Promotional Materials

    • Non-Promotional Materials

    • Scientific Content


Medical Information Management

  • Respond to scientific queries from:

    • Physicians

    • Healthcare Professionals

    • Internal Stakeholders

  • Provide evidence-based scientific responses.

  • Support medical information dissemination activities.


KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

  • Identify and engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

  • Build peer-to-peer scientific relationships.

  • Gather insights on:

    • Disease Trends

    • Treatment Practices

    • Unmet Medical Needs

  • Act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals.


Medical Education & Training

  • Design and execute:

    • Medical Education Programs

    • Scientific Meetings

    • CMEs

    • Internal Medical Trainings

Sales & Marketing Training

  • Conduct product and disease-area training.

  • Ensure dissemination of latest scientific developments.

  • Support capability building across commercial teams.


Evidence Generation & Research

  • Plan and execute:

    • Real World Evidence (RWE) Studies

    • Clinical Research Projects

    • Publications

    • Medical Communication Activities

Publication Strategy

  • Therapy Reviews

  • Meta-Analyses

  • Case Studies

  • Case Series

  • Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)

  • Journal Publications


Advisory Board Management

  • Plan and execute advisory board meetings.

  • Engage leading experts for scientific discussions.

  • Generate actionable insights to support therapeutic area strategies.


Therapeutic Area Development

  • Identify:

    • Knowledge Gaps

    • Practice Gaps

    • Evidence Gaps

  • Recommend:

    • Medical Education Programs

    • Research Initiatives

    • Evidence Generation Strategies

  • Transform KOL insights into practical solutions for improving patient outcomes.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Marketing

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Clinical Research

    • Sales Teams

    • Medical Affairs Teams

  • Support scientific communication and strategic initiatives.


External Scientific Representation

  • Represent Sun Pharma at:

    • Medical Conferences

    • Scientific Forums

    • Advisory Boards

    • Academic Collaborations

    • External Stakeholder Meetings


Required Knowledge & Competencies

Medical & Scientific Expertise

  • Deep Therapeutic Area Knowledge

  • Clinical Research Methodology

  • Medical Writing

  • Scientific Literature Evaluation

  • Evidence-Based Medicine

  • Data Interpretation

Regulatory Knowledge

  • MCI Code of Ethics

  • UCPMP Guidelines

  • Drugs & Cosmetics Act

  • Clinical Trial Regulations

  • New Drug Approval Regulations

  • ICH-GCP Guidelines

Research & Publication Skills

  • Research Methodologies

  • Publication Planning

  • Medical Communication

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation


Behavioral Competencies

Leadership & Strategic Skills

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Scientific Acumen

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Decision Making

Communication Skills

  • Scientific Presentation Skills

  • KOL Engagement Skills

  • Medical Writing

  • Influencing Skills

Personal Attributes

  • Intellectual Curiosity

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Collaboration

  • Business Acumen

  • Results Orientation


Equivalent Market Titles

  • Medical Advisor

  • Senior Medical Advisor

  • Medical Affairs Manager

  • Scientific Affairs Manager

  • Therapy Area Medical Lead

  • Medical Scientific Liaison (Office-Based)

  • Associate Medical Director (Entry Level)


Educational Qualification

  • MD (Pharmacology) – Mandatory

  • Additional training in:

    • Medical Writing

    • Clinical Trial Methodology

    • Research Design

    • ICH-GCP
      will be an added advantage.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 6 months to 3 years of Medical Affairs experience.

  • Experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Research Organizations

    • Medical Affairs Function

  • Prior experience as:

    • Medical Advisor

    • Senior Medical Advisor

    • Medical Scientific Expert