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Regional Medical Advisor

Dr.Reddy's
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Kolkata, India
8 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Regional Medical Advisor (Medical Affairs & Information)

Location

Kolkata, India

Company

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (Global Generics India – GG India)


Company Overview

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company focused on access, affordability, and innovation in healthcare. Operating across 66 countries with 24,000+ employees, the company aims to deliver affordable medicines and improve global health outcomes.


Role Summary

The Regional Medical Advisor will act as the primary scientific interface between the organization and healthcare professionals (HCPs), including key thought leaders in the assigned geography and therapy area. The role focuses on scientific engagement, evidence generation, medical education, and strategic insights development.


Key Responsibilities

1. Scientific & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare stakeholders

  • Act as a scientific expert for discussions on therapeutic areas and products

  • Handle complex scientific queries from healthcare professionals

  • Represent the company in internal and external scientific forums

2. Medical Affairs Strategy Execution

  • Execute medical affairs plans including:

    • Medical education initiatives

    • Product education programs

    • Advisory boards and special projects

    • Pre-launch and evidence generation activities

  • Support development of annual medical strategy plans

3. Insights & Disease Area Expertise

  • Identify and map thought leaders in the assigned geography

  • Collect and analyze insights on disease trends and treatment patterns

  • Translate insights into actionable medical strategies

  • Conduct disease trend analysis in relevant therapy areas

4. Evidence Generation & Publications

  • Collaborate with thought leaders for:

    • Case studies and case series

    • Meta-analyses and therapy reviews

    • Patient-reported outcomes

  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals

5. Training & Internal Support

  • Develop training programs for sales and marketing teams

  • Ensure dissemination of latest medical updates internally

  • Support capability building across teams

6. Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure all activities comply with COBE (Code of Business Ethics)

  • Ensure timely approval of promotional and medical materials

7. Product & Pipeline Contribution

  • Identify unmet medical needs

  • Contribute to new product ideation and development

  • Support differentiation of pipeline products


Qualifications

Education

  • MBBS with:

    • Full-time postgraduate qualification (minimum 2 years), OR

    • MBBS + MBA from a reputed institute

Experience

  • Fresh postgraduate OR up to 2 years in field-based medical affairs


Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of therapeutic areas

  • Research methodology and medical data interpretation

  • Scientific communication with HCPs

  • Ability to work in complex business environments

Behavioral Skills

  • Integrity-driven decision-making

  • Strong collaboration in matrix environments

  • Strategic thinking and analytical ability

  • High adaptability and self-awareness

  • Result-oriented mindset

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Intellectual curiosity and urgency to perform


Department Overview

Global Generics India is a fast-growing business unit of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, ranking among top pharma companies in India with strong presence in oncology, anti-allergy, and gastrointestinal therapy areas. The division focuses on innovation, digital capability, and market expansion.


Employee Benefits

  • Learning and development programs

  • Medical coverage for employee and family

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Maternity and paternity benefits

  • Relocation and joining support

  • Career growth opportunities


Work Culture

The organization promotes a patient-centric, science-driven, and collaborative culture focused on innovation, empathy, and teamwork to improve healthcare outcomes.