Entry-Level Medical Advisor Job at Sun Pharma in Mumbai
Want to build a high-growth career in Medical Affairs with one of India’s biggest pharmaceutical companies? Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is hiring a Medical Advisor – CVD for its Medical Affairs & Clinical Research division in Mumbai. This Entry-Level Medical Advisor Job at Sun Pharma in Mumbai is ideal for MD Pharmacology professionals interested in medical affairs, scientific communication, clinical research, and product strategy. The selected candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, KOLs, regulatory teams, and marketing professionals. The role also involves scientific engagement, product lifecycle support, medical education programs, and evidence generation activities. Candidates with experience in Medical Affairs or pharmaceutical research environments are preferred.
About the Company:
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India with a global presence across multiple therapeutic segments.
The company is known for its innovation-driven pharmaceutical business, strong research capabilities, and global healthcare operations. Sun Pharma operates across branded formulations, specialty medicines, generics, APIs, and clinical research sectors.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Medical Advisor – CVD
- Department: Medical Affairs & Clinical Research
- Job Location: Mumbai
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Educational Qualification: MD Pharmacology
- Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of experience in Medical Affairs or the pharmaceutical/research industry
- Preferred Experience: HO Medical Advisor or Senior Medical Advisor experience
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Industry
- Work Mode: Corporate Office Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the core scientific member of cross-functional franchise teams
- Provide scientific enablement for the respective business cluster in this Entry-Level Medical Advisor Job
- Handle new product ideation and evaluation
- Support regulatory submissions with therapeutic rationale and medical inputs in this Medical Advisor Job in Mumbai
- Prepare SEC presentations and support SEC meeting defenses
- Manage pre-launch and launch scientific activities
- Develop product monographs, training manuals, CME slides, and training materials at Sun Pharma Careers
- Conduct franchise medical education programs
- Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials
- Respond to scientific and medical queries from physicians and stakeholders
- Conduct marketing and sales team training programs
- Plan and execute Real World Clinical Research and publications
- Organize and participate in advisory board meetings
- Develop insight-driven medical plans
- Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through medical affairs activities
- Analyze disease trends and treatment patterns
- Identify knowledge gaps, practice gaps, and data gaps in this Job in Mumbai
- Recommend evidence generation and medical education programs
- Represent the organization on scientific platforms
- Collaborate with thought leaders for reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, and journal publications as a Medical Advisor
- Process scientific information requests from physicians and internal teams
- Conduct medical evaluation of new products through desk research and KOL interactions
Educational Requirements for the Entry-Level Medical Advisor Job:
- MD in Pharmacology mandatory
- Training in medical writing, clinical trial methodologies, research design, and ICH-GCP is an added advantage
- Strong academic background preferred
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Strong scientific acumen and strategic mindset
- Deep therapeutic area knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in complex business environments
- Proven professional accomplishments and performance track record
- Ability to engage specialists in peer-to-peer scientific discussions
Skills Required:
- Medical Affairs expertise
- Scientific communication skills
- Clinical research knowledge
- Medical writing skills
- Understanding of clinical trial methodologies
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines
- Knowledge of Indian pharma regulations and UCPMP guidelines
- Strong understanding of Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulations
- Data interpretation and research analysis skills
- Strategic thinking abilities
- KOL engagement and stakeholder management
- Presentation and training skills
- Cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Publication and evidence generation skills
- Scientific literature review expertise
Benefits of the Entry-Level Medical Advisor Job:
- Opportunity to work with one of India’s top pharmaceutical companies
- Exposure to high-level Medical Affairs and Clinical Research operations
- Work closely with leading healthcare specialists and KOLs
- Involvement in scientific strategy and product lifecycle management
- Opportunity to participate in publications and evidence generation
- Corporate career growth in pharmaceutical medical affairs
- Exposure to regulatory and scientific communication activities
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
- Strong learning and career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to represent the organization on scientific platforms
