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Medical Advisor - Cvd

Sun Pharma
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular (CVD)

Location: Mumbai, India
Business Unit: Medical Affairs & Clinical Research
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.


Job Summary

The Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular (CVD) serves as the scientific and medical expert for the Cardiovascular therapy area, providing strategic medical leadership and scientific support to cross-functional business teams. The role is responsible for medical affairs activities including medical strategy development, product lifecycle management, evidence generation, KOL engagement, medical education, scientific communications, and support for regulatory submissions.

The incumbent will collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, and external healthcare stakeholders to drive scientific excellence, optimize patient outcomes, and strengthen Sun Pharma's cardiovascular portfolio.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Affairs Strategy & Scientific Leadership

  • Serve as the core scientific member of the Cardiovascular franchise team.

  • Act as a therapeutic area expert and trusted scientific advisor for internal stakeholders.

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

  • Provide scientific input to business strategies and portfolio decisions.

  • Support medical governance and ensure scientific accuracy across all medical activities.


Product Lifecycle Management

Support medical and scientific activities throughout the product lifecycle, including:

  • New Product Ideation

  • New Product Evaluation

  • Lifecycle Management Initiatives

  • Medical Assessment of Product Opportunities

  • Competitive Landscape Analysis

  • Scientific Due Diligence Activities

  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and scientific evaluations of new products and therapeutic opportunities.

  • Provide therapeutic rationale and medical recommendations for portfolio expansion initiatives.


Regulatory & Scientific Support

  • Provide medical support for regulatory submissions and product registrations.

  • Prepare scientific dossiers, medical justifications, and supporting documentation.

  • Develop and present materials for:

    • Subject Expert Committee (SEC) Meetings

    • Regulatory Agency Interactions

    • Product Approval Discussions

  • Participate in SEC presentations and scientific defense activities.


Launch Excellence & Medical Communication

Support pre-launch and launch readiness activities, including:

  • Product Monographs

  • Training Manuals

  • Medical Training Programs

  • Scientific Presentations

  • CME Content Development

  • Medical Communication Materials

  • Ensure all scientific communications are evidence-based, accurate, and compliant.


Medical Education & Training

  • Develop and execute medical education initiatives for healthcare professionals.

  • Design training programs for:

    • Sales Teams

    • Marketing Teams

    • Medical Representatives

    • Internal Stakeholders

  • Identify scientific knowledge gaps and develop educational interventions.

  • Ensure dissemination of the latest clinical and scientific developments within the organization.


KOL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

  • Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and scientific experts.

  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions on disease management and therapeutic advancements.

  • Gather insights regarding:

    • Treatment Practices

    • Disease Trends

    • Unmet Medical Needs

    • Emerging Scientific Opportunities

  • Translate scientific insights into actionable medical strategies.


Evidence Generation & Clinical Research

  • Support planning and execution of:

    • Real-World Evidence (RWE) Studies

    • Clinical Research Projects

    • Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS)

    • Observational Studies

    • Medical Publications

  • Collaborate with investigators and KOLs to generate clinically meaningful evidence.

  • Support publication planning and dissemination activities.


Scientific Publications & Medical Writing

  • Collaborate with experts on:

    • Review Articles

    • Meta-Analyses

    • Case Reports

    • Case Series

    • Patient-Reported Outcome Studies

    • Scientific Manuscripts

  • Support publication of scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals and scientific forums.


Advisory Boards & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Organize and facilitate advisory board meetings and scientific expert panels.

  • Gather expert feedback to support strategic medical planning.

  • Represent the organization at:

    • Scientific Conferences

    • Medical Congresses

    • Educational Forums

    • Internal Scientific Meetings


Medical Information & Query Management

  • Receive, evaluate, and respond to scientific information requests from:

    • Healthcare Professionals

    • Key Opinion Leaders

    • Internal Stakeholders

    • Sales and Marketing Teams

  • Ensure accurate, balanced, and evidence-based responses.

  • Maintain compliance with medical information processes and company standards.


Educational Qualifications

Required

  • MD (Pharmacology)

Preferred

  • Additional certifications or training in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, or Cardiovascular Medicine are advantageous.