Medical Advisor – Diabetes Care

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Advisor – Diabetes Care to provide medical and scientific leadership, strategic inputs, and cross-functional support in a highly competitive and complex market environment. This role involves driving medical affairs activities, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring scientific excellence in both marketed products and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific support to business units, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and medical information teams.
• Lead medical input into integrated brand plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Review and approve promotional material in line with global standard operating procedures (SOPs) and local regulatory requirements.
• Support marketing teams by translating scientific data into actionable strategies and providing training for sales and marketing colleagues.
• Manage and support local study programs (Non-Interventional Studies (NIS), Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), and Observational Studies (OS)) in compliance with internal and external regulations; contribute to global clinical development as the local medical expert.
• Respond to scientific queries from physicians, regulatory authorities, and patients in a credible and transparent manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with thought leaders, medical societies, and associations; organize and contribute to advisory boards, congresses, and symposia.
• Monitor competitor medical and marketing activities, focusing on both innovator and generic products in the diabetes space.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance obligations in patient support programs and other external initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: MBBS/MD (Life Sciences) from a recognized medical university.
• Strong experience in Diabetes Care or related therapy areas; exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Proven track record in developing and driving medical strategy for multiple brands.
• Clinical research and trial management experience, with the ability to engage with investigators and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills; confident representing the organization at scientific and medical forums.
• Independent, proactive, and collaborative professional with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and innovative approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working across diverse teams and functions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with pharmacovigilance and regulatory compliance practices.
• Understanding of the competitive landscape in the diabetes market.

Experience

• Significant experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector, particularly in Diabetes Care and medical affairs.