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Senior Research Scientist- Medical Research

Lupin
Lupin
4-6 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 11, 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 Research Scientist – Medical Research

Location: Pune (LRP), Maharashtra, India
Company: Lupin
Date Posted: February 10, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical Research & Clinical Development


About the Role

Lupin is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist – Medical Research to support clinical development programs and global regulatory submissions. This position plays a critical role in clinical study review, regulatory documentation, medical monitoring, safety evaluation, and strategic clinical planning across domestic and international markets including the FDA, EMA, and PMDA.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in clinical research, pharmacology, regulatory science, medical writing, and safety data analysis, along with the ability to mentor teams and guide development strategy.


Experience Required

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in:

    • Clinical research and development

    • Medical monitoring

    • Regulatory documentation and submission support

    • Safety data evaluation and pharmacovigilance review

    • Clinical strategy development

Experience in handling global regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA, PMDA) and 505(b)(2) pathways will be considered a strong advantage.


Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree

  • Postgraduate qualification in Pharmacology (MD Pharmacology or equivalent)


Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Research Scientist – Medical Research, you will:

Clinical Study & Documentation Review

  • Review study-related documents including:

    • Protocols

    • Investigator Brochures (IB)

    • Informed Consent Documents (ICD)

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

    • Medical coding reports

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Review mock and final TLFs

  • Evaluate adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) datasets

Regulatory & Submission Support

  • Prepare regulatory briefing books and submission dossiers

  • Support responses to regulatory authorities, Ethics Committees (EC), and clinical sites

  • Contribute to 505(b)(2) application evaluations

  • Assist in global submissions to FDA, EMA, PMDA, and other regulatory agencies

Clinical Development & Strategy

  • Assess protocol deviations

  • Evaluate ongoing safety and efficacy data

  • Perform SAE assessment and medical review

  • Provide literature searches to inform clinical and regulatory strategy

  • Support statistical analysis with relevant medical data

  • Contribute to clinical trial design aligned with current scientific and regulatory expectations

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor team members in therapy area knowledge and protocol training

  • Guide clinical development strategy

  • Provide oversight in medical monitoring and biostatistical collaboration


Core Competencies

  • Strong understanding of global clinical development frameworks

  • Expertise in safety data interpretation and risk-benefit evaluation

  • Knowledge of regulatory submission standards and documentation

  • Analytical mindset with attention to scientific detail

  • Ability to interpret statistical outputs and clinical datasets

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities


Why Join Lupin?

  • Contribute to global drug development initiatives

  • Work on regulatory submissions across major international markets

  • Be part of a research-driven pharmaceutical organization

  • Engage in high-impact clinical and medical strategy development


Equal Opportunity Statement

Lupin is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in hiring, compensation, promotion, and professional development. All qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.