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Senior Medical Advisor (Gi Ortho)

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 Feb. 27, 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

Senior Medical Advisor (GI & Orthopedics)

Company: Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Location: Sun House – Goregaon East, Mumbai, India
Department: Medical Affairs
Experience Required: Minimum 3+ Years (Pharmaceutical Industry / Research Organization)
Education: MD (Pharmacology)
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted On: February 3, 2026

About the Company

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd is a leading global pharmaceutical company committed to delivering high-quality, affordable medicines across multiple therapeutic areas. With a strong focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and scientific excellence, the organization drives evidence-based healthcare solutions worldwide.

Role Overview

The Senior Medical Advisor (GI & Orthopedics) will serve as a core scientific leader within the cross-functional franchise team, acting as a disease-area expert responsible for strategic medical enablement. This role requires strong scientific acumen, regulatory understanding, KOL engagement expertise, and the ability to translate clinical insights into impactful medical strategies.

The position plays a pivotal role in shaping therapeutic area strategy, supporting regulatory submissions, driving medical education initiatives, and enhancing evidence generation across Gastroenterology and Orthopedics portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Medical Leadership

  • Act as a core scientific member of the franchise team and therapeutic area expert

  • Develop insight-driven medical plans aligned with franchise strategy

  • Identify knowledge gaps, practice gaps, and data gaps to design impactful education and evidence-generation initiatives

  • Translate disease trends and treatment insights into actionable medical strategies

Product & Regulatory Support

  • Lead new product ideation and evaluation

  • Provide therapeutic rationale and scientific support for regulatory submissions

  • Prepare SEC presentations and represent the company during SEC meetings

  • Conduct robust medical evaluation of new products through desk research and KOL interactions

Pre-Launch & Launch Excellence

  • Develop product monographs, training manuals, and CME materials

  • Support pre-launch and launch activities through scientific content development

  • Conduct marketing and sales training programs

  • Devise structured training plans to ensure dissemination of latest medical developments

Medical Governance & Compliance

  • Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials within stipulated timelines

  • Ensure compliance with Indian healthcare regulations including:

    • MCI Code of Ethics

    • UCPMP Guidelines

    • Drugs & Cosmetics Act (Clinical Trials & New Drug Approvals)

  • Process and respond to scientific information requests from healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders

KOL & Scientific Engagement

  • Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in peer-to-peer scientific discussions

  • Organize and participate in advisory board meetings

  • Represent the organization on internal and external scientific platforms

  • Collaborate with thought leaders for therapy-specific reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, case series, and patient-reported outcome publications

Research & Evidence Generation

  • Plan and execute Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies

  • Support clinical research initiatives and publications in reputed journals

  • Provide scientific interpretation of complex medical data

  • Handle advanced clinical and therapeutic queries from healthcare professionals

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong academic background with deep therapeutic area knowledge (GI & Orthopedics)

  • Expertise in research methodologies, medical writing, and clinical trial design

  • Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Proven ability to function in complex business environments

  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical and communication skills

  • Demonstrated success through performance achievements or professional recognition

Training in medical writing, clinical trial methodologies, and research design will be an added advantage.

Why Join Sun Pharma

At Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd, medical professionals are empowered to drive innovation, influence therapeutic landscapes, and collaborate with leading specialists. The organization offers exposure to strategic decision-making, global regulatory frameworks, and impactful scientific leadership opportunities.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with the role. The organization reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties based on business requirements and individual expertise.

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