Medical Affairs Manager - Central Nervous System (CNS)

Why This Role Matters
The Medical Affairs Manager – CNS plays a critical role in supporting safe, effective, and evidence-based use of Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ products in the central nervous system therapeutic area. By providing scientific expertise, building relationships with key opinion leaders, and supporting medical strategy, this position directly contributes to patient care, clinical education, and the company’s regulatory and compliance standards.

Job Description
This Hyderabad-based position within the Medical Affairs Department reports to the Medical Lead for the CNS Franchise. The Medical Affairs Manager – CNS is responsible for executing medical strategy, providing scientific expertise across the product lifecycle, liaising with healthcare professionals and academic stakeholders, and supporting clinical research and education initiatives.

Key Features of the Role
• Support integrated Medical Affairs strategy aligned with brand objectives and corporate priorities.
• Provide scientific and clinical expertise throughout pre‑launch, launch, and post-marketing phases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, ethical, and company standards in all medical activities.
• Build and sustain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and external stakeholders.
• Plan and support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific symposia.
• Contribute to development and approval of medical materials, publications, and scientific responses.
• Support internal training, education, and medical guidance for sales and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
• Support real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
• Analyze medical insights from external engagements to inform strategy and lifecycle planning.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced environments with minimal direction while adhering to SOPs.

Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and scientific expertise for CNS products across their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for medical strategy execution.
• Prepare and support advisory boards, scientific meetings, and congress activities.
• Develop, review, and approve medical materials and publications.
• Conduct medical training and education for internal stakeholders.
• Support RWE, post-marketing studies, and investigator-initiated research.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.
• Collect and apply insights from external engagements to improve medical strategy.

Required Qualifications
• Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO) or equivalent advanced medical degree (NP, PA, etc.).
• Minimum 2+ years relevant therapeutic area clinical experience.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in clinical, fellowship, research, or pharmaceutical industry roles.

Educational Requirements
• Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA).

Experience and Skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience in CNS therapeutics.
• Strong strategic and operational thinking skills.
• Ability to present influential oral presentations and communicate effectively.
• High scientific expertise and ability to stay abreast of clinical data and trends.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with US healthcare system, regulatory environment, and digital tools.

Salary Insights
• Compensation as per company standards; details discussed during recruitment.

Company Overview
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company delivering innovative medicines for underserved patients across multiple therapeutic areas. It emphasizes patient-centric solutions, high-quality products, and an inclusive workplace culture.

FAQs
• Who can apply?
Candidates with advanced medical or pharmacy degrees and CNS therapeutic experience.
• Is this an office-based role?
Yes, based in Hyderabad within the Medical Affairs Department.
• Does the role involve cross-functional collaboration?
Yes, with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and internal teams.
• Are international guidelines and compliance standards part of the responsibilities?
Yes, adherence to regulatory, legal, ethical, and SOP standards is mandatory.

Application Tips
• Highlight relevant CNS therapeutic experience and medical or pharmacy qualifications.
• Showcase prior involvement in medical strategy, advisory boards, and publication planning.
• Emphasize experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Include examples of successful communication with KOLs or external scientific stakeholders.