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Regional Medical Advisor

Abbott
Abbott
1-5+ years
Not Disclosed
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
10 Feb. 25, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Regional Medical Advisor – Medical Affairs | Ahmedabad, India

Company: Leading Pharmaceutical Organization
Function: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 1–5+ Years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or Pharmaceutical Industry

Job Overview

We are seeking a Regional Medical Advisor to join the Medical Affairs team in Ahmedabad, India. This role is responsible for supporting clinical development strategies, overseeing Phase III and Phase IV clinical activities, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance for company products.

The Regional Medical Advisor will contribute to protocol implementation, investigator engagement, adverse event monitoring, and regulatory reporting, while acting as a scientific liaison across internal and external stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for healthcare and life sciences professionals looking to build or advance their careers in medical affairs, clinical development, and regulatory coordination within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Development and Trial Oversight

  • Support planning, direction, and execution of Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials.

  • Contribute to clinical protocol implementation and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.

  • Monitor study progress and confirm adherence to approved protocols.

  • Facilitate study completion and support preparation of final clinical study reports.

Investigator and Site Management

  • Identify and recruit clinical investigators.

  • Participate in negotiation of study design elements and associated budgets.

  • Coordinate investigator initiation meetings and group study activities.

Regulatory and Safety Responsibilities

  • Support adverse event monitoring and pharmacovigilance activities.

  • Coordinate reporting submissions to regulatory authorities.

  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.

  • Assist in maintaining inspection readiness and documentation accuracy.

Medical Affairs and Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Safety teams.

  • Act as a liaison with partner organizations under licensing agreements, when applicable.

  • Provide medical and scientific input to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Associate’s Degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

  • Equivalent clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience may be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum 1–5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or Pharmaceutical Clinical Operations.

  • Exposure to Phase III and Phase IV clinical trials preferred.

  • Understanding of regulatory submission processes and safety reporting requirements.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory frameworks.

  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and pharmacovigilance standards.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a regional scope.

  • Professional-level English proficiency required.

Preferred Profile

  • Experience working with regulatory authorities in India.

  • Exposure to investigator-initiated studies or multi-center trials.

  • Strong scientific interpretation and data analysis skills.

  • Ability to act as a regional medical liaison supporting commercial and clinical teams.

Why This Role Matters

The Regional Medical Advisor plays a key role in bridging clinical development, medical strategy, and regulatory compliance. By ensuring protocol adherence, investigator collaboration, and safety monitoring, this position directly contributes to successful product development and post-marketing surveillance efforts.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for:

  • Medical Affairs Professionals

  • Clinical Research Associates transitioning into Medical Affairs

  • Pharmacovigilance Specialists

  • Clinical Development Coordinators

  • Healthcare Professionals seeking pharmaceutical industry careers

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