Senior Medical Advisor

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide medical and scientific leadership and technical advice to Business Units, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information, and Clinical Research teams
• Oversee Medical Affairs activities in assigned therapeutic areas in India and coordinate with Regional and Global Medical Affairs teams
• Ensure appropriate medical scientific support and training for marketing and sales teams in collaboration with training functions
• Maintain up-to-date product and development project knowledge through internal communications and scientific literature review
• Review and approve promotional materials in line with global SOPs, local laws, and compliance standards
• Monitor competitor medical marketing activities locally and globally
• Support regulatory, PV/MI, and Clinical Research teams with medical scientific inputs
• Deliver internal and external medical presentations including advisory boards, launch symposia, and scientific meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Thought Leaders, societies, and medical associations
• Provide overall medical inputs to Integrated Brand Plans including scientific expertise, thought leader management, and speaker development
• Lead and manage study development programs including local studies, NIS, and Investigator Initiated Research (IIR)
• Act as local medical expert for Global Clinical Development, supporting site feasibility and trial-related medical queries
• Represent Bayer in external regulatory meetings for assigned products and therapy areas
• Respond accurately and transparently to external medical and scientific queries from physicians, regulators, and the public
• Support local safety issue and crisis management activities and collaborate with headquarters safety teams
• Review patient support programs and market research initiatives to ensure pharmacovigilance compliance
• Ensure inspection readiness, risk management, and high-quality execution of NIS studies
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and ensure highest standards of Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs compliance

Qualification
• MBBS and MD from a recognized Medical University

Experience
• 2–3 years of experience as a Medical Advisor in Cardiology
• Experience in driving medical strategy for cardiology or related therapy areas preferred
• Clinical trial management experience is desirable

Skills
• Deep disease area expertise and strong scientific acumen
• Excellent presentation, teaching, and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and thought leader management capabilities
• Ability to translate medical data into practical insights for commercial teams
• Strong organizational, analytical, and numerical skills
• Strategic thinking, innovation mindset, and results-oriented approach
• High ethical standards with strong compliance and safety focus
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to travel

About the Company
Bayer is a global life sciences organization driven by its mission of “Health for all, Hunger for none.” With strong capabilities across pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science, Bayer is committed to advancing science to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.