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Regional Medical Advisor

Abbott
Abbott
1+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 7, 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

Job Title: Regional Medical Advisor
Location: Mumbai, India
Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Experience Required: Minimum 1+ Year
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Overview

The Regional Medical Advisor is a key individual contributor within the Medical Affairs function, responsible for providing scientific, clinical, and strategic medical support with limited supervision. This role requires strong subject-matter expertise in medical affairs, clinical research, and regulatory coordination, with the ability to apply scientific knowledge to region-specific business and compliance needs.

This position is well-suited for early-to-mid career medical affairs professionals seeking to build depth in clinical trials oversight, investigator engagement, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Affairs & Clinical Research

  • Provide medical and scientific expertise to support Medical Affairs initiatives at a regional level.

  • Oversee the planning, direction, and execution of clinical trials, research activities, and data collection processes.

  • Support implementation of clinical study protocols and ensure timely completion of final clinical reports.

  • Direct and manage human clinical trials, particularly Phase III and Phase IV studies for products under development.

Investigator & Study Management

  • Recruit clinical investigators and collaborate on study design, feasibility, and cost negotiations.

  • Coordinate investigator site initiations, group studies, and ongoing study activities.

  • Monitor study progress, protocol adherence, and determine study completion milestones.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

  • Participate in adverse event reporting and safety monitoring activities in line with regulatory and company guidelines.

  • Prepare, coordinate, and provide clinical and safety data for submissions to regulatory authorities.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, ethical, and internal medical governance standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a medical consultant or liaison when working under licensing or partnership agreements with external organizations.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across clinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and commercial teams to support aligned execution.


Qualifications

Education

  • Associate Degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field

  • Advanced scientific or clinical qualifications are preferred and considered an advantage

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, or a related pharmaceutical role

  • Exposure to clinical trials, investigator coordination, or regulatory interactions is preferred


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of Medical Affairs and clinical research processes

  • Knowledge of clinical trial phases, particularly Phase III and IV studies

  • Ability to interpret and apply clinical and scientific data

  • Understanding of pharmacovigilance and adverse event reporting

  • Strong coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a regulated environment


Why Join This Role

  • Opportunity to build a strong foundation in regional medical affairs and clinical research

  • Exposure to regulatory submissions, investigator management, and late-phase clinical trials

  • Career growth within a structured pharmaceutical and clinical governance framework