Medical Officer Job at Emmes Group – Apply Now
Medical Officer Job: Emmes Group is a global clinical research organization dedicated to advancing medical discovery and improving patient outcomes worldwide. With over four decades of experience, Emmes works at the forefront of clinical research, supporting government, public-private, and commercial biopharma programs. Emmes is currently hiring a Medical Officer in Bengaluru (Hybrid) to support medical monitoring, pharmacovigilance, and clinical trial safety across diverse therapeutic areas.
Medical Officer Job Details
- Job Title: Medical Officer
- Job ID: 2748
- Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
- Department: Medical & Safety
- Industry: Clinical Research / CRO
About the Company
Emmes Group has been shaping the future of clinical research for over 47 years. Originally founded as Emmes, the organization became a trusted clinical research partner to the US government and later expanded into public-private collaborations and commercial biopharma. Emmes is recognized for its expertise in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. The company fosters a people-first, performance-driven culture where innovation and patient impact are central to every project.
Medical Officer Job Qualifications
- Medical Degree: MD / MBBS / MBBCh or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience combining clinical practice and pharmaceutical medicine (clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, or regulatory)
About the Role
The medical officer plays a critical role in medical monitoring, safety oversight, and clinical trial execution. This position provides medical expertise across clinical development activities, including protocol development, feasibility strategy, safety monitoring, regulatory interactions, and stakeholder training. Working closely with pharmacovigilance, project leadership, and sponsors, the medical officer ensures patient safety, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Monitoring & Safety Oversight
- Act as a medical monitor for assigned clinical trials
- Provide safety oversight throughout the study lifecycle
- Evaluate adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and expedited safety reports
- Review SAE narratives, DSURs, CIOMS reports, and regulatory safety communications
- Review and approve MedDRA and WHO Drug coding
Clinical Trial & Protocol Support
- Provide medical input into protocol development and study design
- Advise on inclusion/exclusion criteria, eligibility, and halting rules
- Support preparation of Investigator’s Brochure, Informed Consent Forms, CRFs, and patient diaries
- Develop and review Safety Monitoring Plans and Medical Monitoring Plans
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Participate in regulatory authority meetings (FDA and others)
- Engage with safety oversight committees (DSMB/DMC/SMC)
- Review SOC charters, safety reports, and meeting minutes
- Support sponsor and investigator meetings and trainings
Medical Consulting & Business Support
- Act as an internal medical consultant across projects
- Support feasibility assessments, bid preparation, and bid defense meetings
- Deliver medical training to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with business development and cross-functional teams
Quality & Corporate Activities
- Participate in SOP development and annual reviews
- Support internal and external audits through quality assurance activities
- Contribute to corporate safety initiatives and process improvement programs
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and safety assessment expertise
- Experience with medical monitoring and SAE reporting
- Familiarity with regulatory submissions and safety documentation
- Understanding of clinical trial data collection and analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in cross-functional, global teams
- Leadership mindset with a collaborative work approach
