Deputy Manager Medical Manager – Hospitals

Amneal Pharmaceuticals · Mumbai metropolitan region, India

Job Description: Deputy Manager Medical Manager – Hospitals (Anti‑infectives / Antibiotics)

Location: Mumbai

Function: Medical Affairs – Hospitals Division

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid: Field + Head Office)

Role Summary

The Associate Medical Manager – Hospitals will support the Medical Affairs function for the Anti‑infectives portfolio, with a key focus on upcoming antibiotics launches in the hospital segment.

This role is a hybrid position , involving approximately 7–8 days/month of field work (FW) focused on scientific engagement with hospital-based stakeholders, with the remaining time in the Head Office (HO) supporting strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The incumbent will contribute to scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and launch excellence , ensuring ethical and compliant dissemination of medical information to support optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Scientific & Medical Expertise

• Develop strong expertise in anti-infectives/antibiotics , including mechanism of action, resistance patterns, treatment guidelines, and clinical data.
• Provide high-quality scientific support to internal teams (marketing, sales, market access) and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging resistance trends, stewardship practices, and hospital protocols .
• Support development and delivery of scientific training programs for internal stakeholders.

2. Field Medical Engagement (Hospitals Focus)

• Conduct 7–8 days/month of field visits to engage with:
• Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Infectious disease specialists
• Intensivists, microbiologists, and hospital pharmacists
• Drive scientific discussions on antibiotic usage, resistance, and appropriate patient selection.
• Support pre-launch and launch activities through scientific positioning of products.
• Gather insights from field interactions to refine medical and brand strategies.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Medical Communication

• Build and maintain relationships with hospital-based HCPs, KOLs, and institutions .
• Support and/or independently conduct:
• Advisory boards
• Round table meetings
• Scientific speaker programs
• Deliver presentations at CMEs, conferences, and hospital scientific meetings .
• Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant communication of scientific information.

4. Medical Strategy & Launch Support

• Contribute to medical launch planning for new antibiotics in the hospital segment.
• Provide medical inputs for:
• Brand strategy
• Scientific campaigns
• Value communication (clinical differentiation, stewardship relevance)
• Support generation of real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS) where applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on launch readiness and execution .

5. Evidence Generation & Insights

• Identify gaps in clinical evidence and support data-generation initiatives.
• Collect and synthesize field insights on treatment practices, resistance patterns, and unmet needs.
• Support publication planning and scientific content development .

6. Compliance & Ethical Standards

• Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements . (1)
• Review promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy and compliance .
• Maintain strict adherence to antibiotic stewardship principles in all communications.

Key Requirements

Education

• MBBS / MD / PharmD / PhD

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs , specifically in:
• Anti-infectives / Antibiotics
• Hospital-focused roles preferred
• Experience in launch support or pre-launch activities is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of:
• Antibiotic therapy and resistance mechanisms
• Hospital treatment protocols and stewardship programs
• Proven ability to engage with hospital KOLs and multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks

Behavioral Skills

• High scientific curiosity and learning agility
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a matrix and cross-functional environment
• Willingness to travel for field work (7–8 days/month)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a high-impact antibiotics launch in a critical therapeutic area
• Exposure to hospital ecosystem and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to grow into a full Medical Manager role
• Contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and improving patient outcomes