Medical Advisor / Executive - Medical Affairs

Why This Role Matters
Medical Advisors play a critical role in bridging scientific knowledge with strategic business decisions in the pharmaceutical industry. This role ensures that medical strategies, product communication, and clinical insights are aligned with patient needs and evidence-based practices. By collaborating with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal teams, Medical Advisors help shape responsible product positioning, support new product launches, and strengthen scientific credibility within therapeutic areas such as cardiology, diabetes, neurology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, and orthopaedics.

Job Description
A growing Medical Affairs team is hiring Executive – Medical Affairs and Assistant Manager – Medical Affairs roles based in Ahmedabad. The position focuses on medico-marketing strategy, clinical research coordination, scientific communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support pharmaceutical brands and patient-focused healthcare initiatives.

Key Features of the Role
• Job Title Options: Medical Advisor / Executive – Medical Affairs / Assistant Manager – Medical Affairs
• Work Location: Ahmedabad
• Department: Medical Affairs / Medico-Marketing
• Experience Required: 1–3 years (Executive) | 4–6 years (Assistant Manager)
• Qualification: Pharm.D or M.Pharm
• Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
• Travel Requirement: 30–40% for meetings and field interactions

Responsibilities
• Provide medical and scientific input for product strategies and brand development.
• Gather insights from Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop patient-focused strategic plans.
• Support new product launches through scientific materials such as monographs, FAQs, and presentation slides.
• Review and validate visual aids (VA) and leave-behind literature (LBLs).
• Organize and participate in advisory board meetings and KOL interactions.
• Manage medical information requests and provide scientific responses.
• Lead non-interventional studies (NIS) and clinical research projects from conceptualization to publication.
• Prepare study documents, coordinate ethics committee approvals, and oversee investigator meetings.
• Ensure accurate documentation and publication management related to pharmaceutical brands.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between scientific evidence and commercial strategy.

Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) or Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm).
• Strong understanding of medico-marketing and pharmaceutical product strategy.
• Experience interacting with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.

Educational Requirements
Candidates must hold one of the following degrees from a recognized institution:
• Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
• M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)

These qualifications provide the scientific foundation required for handling clinical data, medical communications, and pharmaceutical research initiatives.

Experience and Skills
• 1–3 years of medico-marketing experience for Executive role.
• 4–6 years of experience managing medical strategy for Assistant Manager role.
• Knowledge of therapeutic areas such as cardiology, diabetes, neurology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, and orthopaedics.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing clinical studies, investigator meetings, and scientific publications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary Insights
The compensation for Medical Affairs roles typically varies based on experience and expertise. Industry standards for similar roles in India range from mid-level to senior-level salary packages depending on the position (Executive or Assistant Manager), therapeutic expertise, and previous industry experience.

Company Overview
The hiring organization is expanding its Medical Affairs team to strengthen scientific engagement and research-driven strategies in the pharmaceutical sector. The company focuses on evidence-based product development, medical education, and collaborative engagement with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

FAQs

Q1. What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have a Pharm.D or M.Pharm degree.

Q2. Is prior medico-marketing experience required?
Yes. Executive roles require 1–3 years of experience, while Assistant Manager roles require 4–6 years.

Q3. Which therapeutic areas are relevant for this role?
Cardiology, diabetes, neurology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, and orthopaedics.

Q4. Does the role involve travel?
Yes, approximately 30–40% travel may be required for meetings and professional interactions.

Q5. Where is the job location?
The role is based in Ahmedabad.

Application Tips
• Highlight medico-marketing and clinical research experience in your resume.
• Mention therapeutic area expertise if applicable.
• Include examples of working with KOLs or conducting medical education programs.
• Demonstrate experience in preparing scientific documents and product launch materials.
• Emphasize communication skills and ability to collaborate with marketing, sales, and research teams.