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Regional Medical Advisor (Cvrm) - Bangalore

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Job Title: Regional Medical Advisor (CVRM) – Bangalore

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: R-238423
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2025


1. About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. Beyond being a pharmaceutical leader, AstraZeneca fosters innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence to improve patient lives.


2. Role Overview (Capsule)

The Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) is a field-based scientific expert in the therapeutic area (CVRM), responsible for executing Medical Affairs Plans for pre-launch and newly launched products.

The role focuses on:

  • Driving scientific engagement

  • Influencing clinical practice

  • Building strong partnerships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and ecosystem stakeholders

  • Supporting safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines

  • Contributing to medical strategy and evidence generation


3. Key Accountabilities

A. Scientific Expertise

  • Maintain strong scientific knowledge in CVRM disease areas, AZ products, and emerging therapies.

  • Provide leadership in developing the Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP).

  • Serve as a scientific subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support internal capability building through training and mentoring.


B. Scientific Exchange

  • Engage in peer-to-peer scientific discussions with HCPs and scientific experts.

  • Deliver scientific/clinical presentations using appropriate channel mix (face-to-face, digital, hybrid).

  • Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries with accurate and balanced medical information.

  • Identify and develop relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) for ongoing scientific dialogue.

  • Organize and facilitate scientific events:

    • MSL meetings

    • Symposiums

    • Scientific Exchanges

    • Advisory Boards

    • Expert Panels

    • “Meet the Professor” sessions

  • Support and collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESRs, local clinical studies).


C. Customer Insights

  • Identify and analyze insights from scientific and clinical environments.

  • Share actionable insights with internal teams to shape medical and product strategy.

  • Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps along the patient journey.


D. Strategic Relationship Management

  • Build strong peer-level relationships with medical experts, HCPs, and ecosystem partners.

  • Identify investigators for pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing studies.

  • Support data generation activities, including reviews of investigator-initiated studies.

  • Expand KEE network to include payers, researchers, policy makers, and innovation groups.

  • Develop sustainable partnerships to address systemic patient access gaps.


E. Additional Responsibilities

  • Use digital technologies as enablers for medical engagement and patient-centric solutions.

  • Demonstrate sound understanding of:

    • Pharmacovigilance principles

    • GxP compliance

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Clinical study types

    • AE reporting requirements

  • Adhere to:

    • Ethical Interactions Policy

    • Local regulatory requirements

    • AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards

    • SOPs related to clinical trials, promotion, and safety reporting


4. Education, Qualifications & Skills

Essential

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline

  • Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to engage using diverse communication channels

  • Strong project management and presentation skills

  • High analytical and conceptual thinking ability

Desirable

  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

  • Experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical industry

    • Regulatory environment

    • Clinical/preclinical research

    • Therapeutic area (CVRM)

  • Experience with drug discovery, development, and KEE interactions


5. Key Internal & External Stakeholders

Internal

  • Medical Affairs

  • Medical Excellence

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Medical Information

  • Diagnostics & Commercial Teams

  • Compliance

External

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • Hospitals & Healthcare Institutions

  • Research bodies & ecosystem partners (PAYGs, startups, incubators)

  • Service providers


6. Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is committed to being a Great Place to Work—an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, diversity, and continuous growth. You’ll be empowered to:

  • Push scientific boundaries

  • Bring new ideas forward

  • Shape the future of healthcare

  • Make a meaningful impact on patients and society


7. What’s Next?

  • Ready to join a team where your ideas and expertise matter?

  • We invite you to apply and bring fresh, innovative thinking to our Medical Affairs team.

  • For more information, reach out to the local contact person mentioned in the job post.

  • Submit your application no later than 19 Nov 2025.


8. Important Dates

Date Posted: 31 Oct 2025
Closing Date: 19 Nov 2025


9. Diversity & Inclusion Statement

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of background or personal characteristics. AstraZeneca complies with global and local employment laws, promotes non-discrimination, and ensures workplace inclusivity.