Medical Advisor

Overview Role Summary

The Medical Advisor/Senior Medical Advisor holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.

The role focuses on cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Asset Management & Business Leadership

Consolidates actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies

Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, education, and other solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in their country

Follows up on investigator-initiated study proposals they receive that are aligned with the MISP (Investigator Studies Program) areas of interest as per guidance and instructions in the MISP manual

Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plan to business realities in country

Acts with ethics and integrity; provides non-promotional, balanced, reliable, and scientific information; follows strictly company standards and local regulations

Scientific & Technical Leadership

Infuses country’s scientific and healthcare environment perspective into Regional Medical Affairs Team

Communicates both scientific and business needs credibly, appropriately, and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Builds trust with external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, and via interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc.

Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions

Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia

Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums to inform company strategy

Participates in and contributes significantly to professional organizations and academic or regulatory working teams

Asset Regulatory Management

Successfully collaborates with and leads resolution of Regulatory, Reputational (i.e., Public Relations), Compliance, and other asset issues management

Collaborates in the successful management of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)

Medical Information

Provides prompt medical information support, such as research and answering of medical inquiries from external and internal customers, and reviews/approves local response documents

Management

Leads MSL (Medical Science Liaison)

Works closely with human resource team in the hiring and recruitment of direct reports

Provides support for direct reports’ onboarding, ongoing training, assessment, and field coaching

Provides timely and constructive feedback

Provides guidance for ongoing development of direct reports

Receives timely follow-up from direct reports in accordance with deadlines

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

Medical Doctor (MD), Master or PhD (in clinical science) is an advantage

Recognized expertise through 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in therapy area

Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines

Ability to think strategically, specifically in relation to asset value proposition and clinical and value evidence

Ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and successful interactions with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in therapy areas

Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written and oral), and results-oriented project management skills

Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies

In a matrix environment, ability to effectively collaborate across functions

Preferred Skills

Adaptability

Asset Management

Asset Management Operations

Clinical Medicine

Clinical Research

Clinical Sciences

Communication

Data Analysis

Healthcare Education

Internal Customers

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Medical Knowledge

Medical Review

Medical Writing

Pharmaceutical Guidelines

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Integrity

Project Management

Project Prioritization

Promotional Review

Public Relations (PR)

Regulatory Frameworks

Risk Management

Travel & Other Details

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

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Job Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/7/2025

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Requisition ID:

R360675

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