Regional Medical Advisor

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary scientific face of the organization to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & physicians for a given therapy area
• Responsible for Identification, mapping and profiling of KOLs of given geography and therapy area, on an ongoing basis
• Engagement of identified KOLs through medical affairs activities, in alignment with the overall strategic plan
• Responsible to execution of strategic medical affairs plan including but not limited to medical education, product education, medical evidence generation, advisory boards, pre-license activities and special projects
• A therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing the scientific data pertaining to products on proactive and reactive basis, patients treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which the Company is involved, with defined audience of leading specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other Stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart
• Jointly responsible with therapy area lead to support optimal patient outcomes through communication of data, information, knowledge and insights in support of healthcare professional needs and organizational goals
• Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms
• Gathering deep insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from key thought leaders and conveying them back to the therapy lead and commercial teams
• Proactively conduct disease trend analysis in identified disease segments and contribute effectively to the development of annual Medical Affairs Strategy Plan
• Ability to handle complex questions from health care professionals related to Sun Pharma products or disease area to satisfaction
• Receiving and processing scientific information requests received from physicians
• Ensure that all activities in the region are conducted in alignment to Sun Pharmas Global Code of Conduct and compliance guidelines
• Primary scientific resource for the sales team of a given therapy area, responsible for regular training and flow of latest medical developments in the given field
• Collaborating with KOLs to conduct therapy specific reviews, meta-analysis, case studies, case series, patient reported outcomes and publish them in journals of repute

WHO YOU ARE:

• Prefer 2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity
• Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data
• Experience with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
• 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 medical writing preferred
• Integrity driven decision making skills
• 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
• Result oriented and performance drive
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of audience

NOTE: The role is field-based and involves extensive travel (12 days a month) for interaction with leading KOLs and driving medical affairs activities including medical education programs, advisory board meetings, clinical studies and publications