Senior manager medical affairs

Position: Senior Manager – Medical Affairs

Location: Mumbai

Qualification

MD (Any Specialization) / 10yrs post qualification

Must Have

People management experience Current or prior exposure to the Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) function Experience leading Medical Affairs teams Diversity candidates preferred

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of the Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) team. Build and manage a high-performing RMA team through coaching, mentoring and performance management. Develop and deliver scientific and medical training programs for RMAs. Ensure consistency in scientific knowledge, medical excellence and field medical practices across the business. Drive talent development, succession planning and employee retention. Ensure timely reporting of any Product Complaints, ADRs or Adverse Events to the Pharmacovigilance (PV) team.

Medical Affairs & Scientific Leadership

Lead the development of Medical Affairs strategies and field medical capabilities. Ensure high-quality scientific support for internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals. Support disease awareness, scientific exchange and product lifecycle management across assigned therapeutic areas. Identify operational improvements and implement best practices within the RMA function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Medical Affairs, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure alignment of business objectives. Support Medico-Marketing initiatives including Advisory Boards, Medical Booths, Educational Programs and Scientific Events. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute medical and clinical strategies. Share insights from Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and the external medical community with internal stakeholders. Ensure adequate field medical resource planning to support business priorities.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company SOPs and Medical Affairs guidelines. Maintain high standards of ethical scientific engagement and field medical compliance. Support continuous improvement of Medical Affairs processes and capabilities.

External Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals. Participate in national and international scientific meetings to stay updated on therapeutic area developments. Present Medical Affairs updates and business reviews to internal leadership teams.

Preferred Background

10-12 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience managing Regional Medical Advisors (RMAs), Medical Advisors or Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). Strong exposure to KOL management, scientific engagement, Medico-Marketing and cross-functional leadership. Experience in multinational pharmaceutical organizations will be an advantage.