Medical Affairs Manager - Gastroenterology/Anti-Infectives

Why This Role Matters
The Medical Affairs Manager – Gastroenterology/Anti-Infectives plays a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ products in the gastroenterology and anti-infectives therapeutic areas. This position drives scientific strategy, builds relationships with key opinion leaders, and provides clinical expertise that supports both patient outcomes and organizational objectives.

Job Description
Based in Hyderabad within the Medical Affairs Department, this position reports to the Medical Lead for the ARGO (anti-infectives, respiratory, GI, ophthalmics) Franchise. The Medical Affairs Manager is responsible for executing medical strategy, providing expert guidance across the product lifecycle, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting clinical research, education, and compliance initiatives.

Key Features of the Role
• Develop and execute integrated Medical Affairs strategy aligned with brand and corporate objectives.
• Provide scientific and clinical expertise throughout pre-launch, launch, and post-marketing phases.
• Build and sustain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other external scientific stakeholders.
• Plan and support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific symposia.
• Contribute to development, review, and approval of medical materials, publications, and training content.
• Support internal training, education, and medical guidance for sales and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
• Support real-world evidence (RWE), investigator-initiated studies (IIS), and post-marketing research.
• Analyze insights from external engagements to inform medical strategy and lifecycle planning.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced environments while ensuring adherence to SOPs, regulations, and compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities
• Provide scientific and clinical guidance in Gastroenterology and Anti-Infectives therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement medical strategy.
• Support planning and execution of advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific symposia.
• Develop and approve medical materials, publications, and training resources.
• Deliver medical education and guidance to internal teams, including sales.
• Support RWE, IIS, and post-marketing studies in collaboration with Clinical Development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, ethical, and company standards.
• Collect, analyze, 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 clinical experience in Gastroenterology or Anti-Infectives
• 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
• Strong knowledge and experience in Gastroenterology or Anti-Infectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to deliver influential presentations and translate scientific knowledge into actionable insights
• Strong strategic and operational thinking skills
• Collaborative team player with experience across cross-functional teams
• High organizational and decision-making capabilities
• Familiarity with US healthcare systems, regulatory landscape, and digital tools
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

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 experience in Gastroenterology or Anti-Infectives.
• 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, Commercial, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and internal teams.
• Are compliance and regulatory standards part of the responsibilities?
Yes, all activities must adhere to SOPs, regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.

Application Tips
• Highlight relevant Gastroenterology or Anti-Infectives experience and medical or pharmacy qualifications.
• Showcase involvement in medical strategy, advisory boards, publications, or training initiatives.
• Demonstrate collaboration experience with cross-functional teams.
• Emphasize knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Provide examples of successful communication with KOLs or external scientific stakeholders.