Executive / Senior Executive - Medical Affairs (Cardio-Diabetes Emerging Markets)

Why This Role Matters

The Executive / Senior Executive – Medical Affairs plays a strategic role in supporting scientific and clinical initiatives across emerging markets within the Cardio-Diabetes and Specialty therapeutic areas. This position ensures that medical strategies are grounded in robust clinical evidence, aligned with global guidelines, and compliant with regulatory standards.
By providing accurate scientific inputs, supporting research initiatives, and engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), the role contributes to strengthening the company’s medical credibility and improving patient outcomes across international markets.

Job Description

The Medical Affairs Executive will support therapy-focused medical objectives, working closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Clinical, and R&D. The role involves scientific communication, training delivery, KOL engagement, and compliance oversight within a matrix organizational structure.
Based in Hyderabad, the position reports to the Senior Manager – Medical Affairs and may involve international travel as required.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Executive / Senior Executive – Medical Affairs
• Therapy Area: Cardio-Diabetes / Specialty
• Focus Region: Emerging Markets
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience Required: 1–4 years
• Industry: Pharmaceutical / Clinical Research
• Travel: International travel as required

Key Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Support
• Support Medical Affairs objectives for assigned therapy areas
• Provide scientific and clinical inputs using current guidelines and clinical data
• Support research activities and medical projects
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical activities

KOL & External Engagement
• Assist in identification and engagement of KOLs and academic institutions
• Present approved scientific data to healthcare professionals
• Support external scientific collaborations

Training & Medical Education
• Support development and delivery of CMEs, advisory boards, and scientific meetings
• Conduct medical training sessions for field force and internal teams
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of educational materials

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Marketing, Clinical, R&D, and leadership teams
• Support interdisciplinary projects within a matrix environment

Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Support medical review of promotional and educational materials

Required Qualifications

Educational Background:
• Pharm D
• M.Pharm
• B.Pharm
• BDS
• Life Sciences qualification

Experience:
• 1–4 years of experience in Medical Affairs, pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, or scientific communications

Technical Knowledge & Skills:
• Understanding of pharmacology and clinical management of Cardio-Diabetes diseases
• Ability to interpret and communicate clinical trial data and treatment guidelines
• Strong medical writing and presentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation tools

Salary Insights

Compensation will be aligned with industry standards for Medical Affairs professionals and may vary based on experience, therapeutic expertise, and international exposure.

FAQs

Q1. Is prior Medical Affairs experience mandatory?
Experience in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical/clinical research roles is preferred.

Q2. Does the role involve fieldwork?
Yes, the role may involve external engagement and international travel when required.

Q3. Is therapeutic area experience required?
Knowledge of Cardio-Diabetes or Specialty therapy areas is preferred.

Q4. Is this role office-based?
The position is based in Hyderabad but may involve travel.

Q5. Are freshers eligible?
Candidates typically require 1–4 years of relevant experience.

Application Tip

• Highlight therapy area expertise in Cardio-Diabetes
• Mention experience in KOL engagement or CMEs
• Showcase clinical trial data interpretation skills
• Include medical writing and presentation experience
• Emphasize cross-functional collaboration exposure