Senior medical advisor

This position has been created to build an active talent pipeline. Candidates who are shortlisted through this process will be eligible for immediate consideration and hiring once future openings for this role become available.

Position Purpose

Provide Scientific & Medical Expertise: Support medical strategy and execution for pipeline products in Specialty Care and Internal Medicine, ensuring compliance and scientific integrity.

Enable Launch Readiness: Contribute to pre-launch planning, medical education, and evidence generation activities for new products.

Drive External Engagement: Act as a credible scientific resource for healthcare professionals and stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and advancing patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

Medical Strategy Support

Implement country medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with global/regional strategy and local regulations.

Scientific Communication

Deliver accurate, balanced scientific information to HCPs; support advisory boards, congresses, and educational initiatives.

Evidence Generation

Coordinate local RWE, IITs, and post-marketing studies in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Launch Preparation

Assist in medical readiness for new product launches, including KOL mapping, training, and medical content development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure integrated execution of medical activities.

Compliance & Governance

Review promotional and non-promotional materials; ensure adherence to OPPI, CDSCO, and internal standards.

Insight Gathering

Capture and communicate medical insights to inform strategy and content updates.

Qualifications

Basic medical degree (MBBS/BDS/MD/MS/MDS) or doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from recognized institution or university with at least 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.

Graduates in Medicine with at least 4 years of clinical practice or clinical research or other relevant experience.

Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

Knowledge of “pharmaceutical medicine” including clinical pharmacology, medical and paramedical sciences, medicine and medical statistics and relevant Therapeutic Area/Products.

Understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, conduct and understanding of interfaces.

Communication skills, both written and verbal (including medical writing and presentation skills).

Good analytical skills and reasoning, and sound medical judgment/decision making.

Strong interpersonal skills, internal & external networking and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of AI tools and use cases for the Medical Affairs function.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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