Regional Medical Advisor (RMA)

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