Head Medical Affairs India

Role Overview: Lead Bayer India’s Medical Affairs function, shaping scientific strategy, driving evidence generation, and strengthening external medical engagement across the Pharmaceuticals portfolio. Responsible for medical excellence, compliance, and cross-functional partnership to support patient outcomes and business growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute national Medical Affairs strategy aligned with global/regional plans. Provide scientific leadership for launches, lifecycle management, and evidence-generation (IITs, RWE, Phase IV). Lead KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical education, and scientific communications. Oversee medical review, governance, and regulatory-compliant scientific exchange. Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and PV to shape brand plans and market strategy. Lead, coach, and develop medical managers and MSL teams. Qualifications: MBBS/MD with 12–18+ years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma MNCs. Strong expertise in scientific strategy, clinical research, compliance, and stakeholder management. Proven leadership skills with high scientific, ethical, and strategic acumen.