Title:  Regional Medical Advisor Lead

POSITION PURPOSE:

As an Regional Medical Advisor Lead (RMA Lead), you will serve as the primary scientific and strategic leader for medical affairs activities within your therapy areas. You will lead a team of Regional Medical Advisors, driving the execution of medical strategies, fostering strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific support to internal and external stakeholders. Your role is pivotal in aligning medical insights with organizational goals to optimize patient outcomes and advance the company’s presence in the therapeutic areas.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Regional Medical Advisors to ensure consistent delivery of medical affairs objectives
• Oversee team activities including KOL engagement, medical education, and evidence generation, ensuring alignment with the strategic medical affairs plan
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting continuous learning and professional growth

Scientific Leadership & KOL Engagement:

• Act as the primary scientific face of the organization to KOLs, physicians, and other stakeholders
• Drive identification, mapping, profiling, and engagement of KOLs, ensuring ongoing relationship management and collaboration
• Represent the organization at internal and external scientific platforms, advisory boards, and conferences

Strategic Medical Affairs Execution:

• Lead the development and execution of regional medical affairs strategies, including medical education, product training, advisory boards, pre-license activities, and special projects
• Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms
• Collaborate closely with therapy area leads and cross-functional teams to support evidence generation, data dissemination, and communication of scientific insights
• Proactively analyze disease trends, treatment patterns, and competitive landscape to inform strategy and decision-making

Scientific Expertise & Communication:

• Provide expert scientific support to healthcare professionals, addressing complex queries related to products and therapeutic areas
• Facilitate peer-to-peer scientific discussions and training sessions for the sales and medical teams
• Collaborate with KOLs on research initiatives such as meta-analyses, case studies, and publications in reputed journals

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with the company’s Global Code of Conduct and regulatory guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of medical interactions and activities

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs or related scientific roles.
• Academic Background: MBBS + MD Pharmacology
• Deep knowledge of medical research methodologies, clinical data interpretation, and therapeutic area insights
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a complex business environment
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and scientific communication skills, capable of engaging with senior healthcare professionals and KOLs
• Ability to analyze trends, generate insights, and contribute to strategic planning
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance