Medical Affairs Specialist

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮𝟱-𝟰𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 7+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and scientifically driven Medical Affairs Specialist to support medical strategy, scientific engagement, medical research, and evidence-based communication across healthcare and pharmaceutical initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in medical research, medico-marketing, and medical advisory, along with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, credible, and clinically relevant insights.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical, Sales, and Commercial functions to ensure that medical and scientific perspectives are appropriately incorporated into business and product strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute medical affairs strategies aligned with product, therapeutic area, and business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive medical research, including literature reviews, evidence evaluation, scientific landscape assessments, and competitor research.
• Analyse clinical studies, scientific publications, treatment guidelines, and emerging evidence to identify relevant medical insights.
• Provide medical and scientific input into product strategy, lifecycle planning, and cross-functional business initiatives.
• Support medico-marketing strategies by reviewing and developing scientifically accurate product messaging and communication materials.
• Review promotional, educational, and marketing content for medical accuracy, scientific validity, and appropriate claims.
• Develop medical education materials, scientific presentations, FAQs, briefing documents, and other medical communication resources.
• Act as a medical advisor to Marketing, Sales, Commercial, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide scientific guidance on disease areas, treatment approaches, clinical evidence, product positioning, and emerging medical trends.
• Support engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, researchers, and external medical experts.
• Plan and support medical meetings, advisory boards, scientific discussions, conferences, and educational initiatives.
• Identify relevant gaps in medical knowledge and recommend opportunities for evidence generation and scientific engagement.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical teams on product-related medical activities.
• Monitor developments in clinical research, treatment guidelines, competitor pipelines, and the broader therapeutic landscape.
• Ensure medical activities and communications follow applicable scientific, ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical research, scientific evidence, stakeholder interactions, and medical initiatives.
• Contribute to internal medical training and scientific capability-building programs.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Advisory, Medical Research, Clinical Research, Medico-Marketing, or a related pharmaceutical/healthcare function.
• Strong hands-on experience in medical research and evidence evaluation.
• Proven experience supporting or leading medico-marketing initiatives and scientific communication.
• Strong experience working as a Medical Advisor or in a comparable medical-facing role.
• Advanced understanding of clinical research, scientific literature, evidence-based medicine, and healthcare practices.
• Ability to critically evaluate clinical studies, publications, treatment guidelines, and medical evidence.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products, therapeutic areas, clinical development, and healthcare stakeholder engagement.
• Experience developing and reviewing medical, scientific, educational, and promotional content.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with healthcare professionals and internal leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial teams.
• Strong analytical, research, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to scientific accuracy, compliance, and detail.
• Ability to translate complex medical information into clear and practical business and scientific insights.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to build credible relationships with KOLs and medical experts.
• A medical, pharmacy, life sciences, or related advanced qualification is preferred.