Deputy General Manager

Job Title Medical Manager Medical Advisor Business Unit Sun Emerging Markets Job Grade G9A - G8 Location Mumbai At Sun Pharma we commit to helping you Create your own sunshine - by fostering an environment where you grow at every step take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine As you enter the Sun Pharma world you ll find yourself becoming Better every day through continuous progress Exhibit self-drive as you Take charge and lead with confidence Additionally demonstrate a collaborative spirit knowing that we Thrive together and support each other s journeys Key responsibilities Core scientific member of cross-functional franchise team and a disease area expert responsible for scientific enablement of respective business cluster Conceptualization and project management of wide range of medical activities that are aligned to the respective franchise strategy like New Product Ideation New Product Evaluation Therapeutic rationale relevant Medical support for regulatory submissions Regulatory justifications for products Pre-launch launch preparations including product monograph training manuals training CME slides Franchise Medical Education programs Promotional and non-promotional material review approval Answering queries Marketing and Sales training Real world Clinical Research and Publications - Planning and Execution including development of relevant documents viz protocol CRF CSR manuscript etc Advisory board meetings Developing Insight driven Medical Plans Interaction Engagement of identified Key Opinion leaders in a peer-to-peer capacity through medical affairs activities in alignment with the overall strategic plan to shape disease areas of interest A therapeutic area scientific expert responsible for discussing the scientific data pertaining to products on proactive and reactive basis obtain insights into patients treatment trends and insights in the disease areas of interest and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart Responsible for identifying knowledge gaps practice gaps and data gaps and provide recommendations for devising medical product education programs evidence generation and special projects Ability to convert insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from KOLs into viable and formidable solutions to shape the therapeutic areas of interest Responsible for devising optimal training plan to ensure flow of latest medical developments in the given to sales marketing team Jointly responsible with marketing teams to support optimal patient outcomes through communication of data information and insights to shape disease areas of interest Representing the organization in various internal external scientific platforms Collaborating with thought leaders to conduct therapy specific reviews meta-analysis case studies case series patient reported outcomes and publish them in journals of repute Receiving and processing scientific information requests received from physicians internal stakeholders Ability to handle complex questions from health care professionals related to company products or disease area to satisfaction Responsible for ensuring that all promotional materials are approved within stipulated timelines and in alignment with company approval process Conduct of robust medical evaluation of new products through thorough desk research and interactions with KOLs Related Experience requirement Prefer 5 to 8 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company in a capacity of Regional Medical Advisor or HO Medical Advisor Training in medical writing clinical trial methodologies research design and ICH - GCP will be added advantage Experience in strategizing driving evidence generation projects preferred Must have working knowledge of regulations pertaining to Health care professionals interactions MCI code of ethics for doctors UCPMP Code for Pharma IFPMA FCPA etc Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data Strategic mindset with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer capacity Experience with complex business environments preferred Strong track record of success as demonstrated through annual performance ratings and or professional accomplishments and awards Experience in any of the following therapy areas would be a must Neurology Psychiatry Gastro-enetrology Competency requirement Integrity driven decision making skills In-depth scientific knowledge Collaboration and teaming with ability to work in a matrix environment Strategic thinking sound analytical skills Big picture orientation with attention to detail Sense of urgency desire to excel Intellectual curiosity Self-awareness and adaptability to work in a matrix environment Result oriented and performance driven Excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of audience Physical requirements working conditions The role is majority office based but will involve leader interactions with frequent need based international travel Occasionally it requires work on weekends or travel in case of planned medical events Travel Estimate 10 - 20 Job Requirements Educational Qualification MBBS with M D Pharmacology Medicine or fulltime post-graduate qualification of at least 2-years duration in any discipline of medicine Experience Tenure 5 to 8 years of experience as a Regional Head Office based Medical Advisor with a reputed pharmaceutical organization Your Success Matters to Us At Sun Pharma your success and well-being are our top priorities We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth Join us at Sun Pharma where every day is an opportunity to grow collaborate and make a lasting impact Let s create a brighter future together Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent s