Job Description

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary scientific face of the organization to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & physicians for a given therapy area
Responsible for Identification, mapping and profiling of KOLs of given geography and therapy area, on an ongoing basis
Engagement of identified KOLs through medical affairs activities, in alignment with the overall strategic plan
Responsible to execution of strategic medical affairs plan including but not limited to medical education, product education, medical evidence generation, advisory boards, pre-license activities and special projects
A therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing the scientific data pertaining to products on proactive and reactive basis, patients treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which the Company is involved, with defined audience of leading specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other Stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart
Jointly responsible with therapy area lead to support optimal patient outcomes through communication of data, information, knowledge and insights in support of healthcare professional needs and organizational goals
Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms
Gathering deep insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from key thought leaders and conveying them back to the therapy lead and commercial teams
Proactively conduct disease trend analysis in identified disease segments and contribute effectively to the development of annual Medical Affairs Strategy Plan
Ability to handle complex questions from health care professionals related to Sun Pharma products or disease area to satisfaction
Receiving and processing scientific information requests received from physicians
Ensure that all activities in the region are conducted in alignment to Sun Pharmas Global Code of Conduct and compliance guidelines
Primary scientific resource for the sales team of a given therapy area, responsible for regular training and flow of latest medical developments in the given field
Collaborating with KOLs to conduct therapy specific reviews, meta-analysis, case studies, case series, patient reported outcomes and publish them in journals of repute
WHO YOU ARE:
Prefer 2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity
Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data
Experience with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
Experience with complex business environments preferred
Strong track record of success as demonstrated through annual performance ratings and/or professional accomplishments and awards
Experience in medical writing preferred
Integrity driven decision making skills
Collaboration and teaming with ability to work in a matrix environment
Strategic thinking & sound analytical skills
Big picture orientation with attention to detail
Sense of urgency & desire to excel
Intellectual curiosity
Self-awareness and adaptability
Result oriented and performance drive
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of audience
NOTE: The role is field-based and involves extensive travel (12 days a month) for interaction with leading KOLs and driving medical affairs activities including medical education programs, advisory board meetings, clinical studies and publications