Manager Medical Affairs - Vaccines

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) is responsible for executing Medical Affairs plans for assigned assets within the country. The role facilitates the exchange of scientific and medical information with internal and external stakeholders and serves as a key cross-functional partner to Marketing, Training, Regulatory, Clinical Research, Market Access, Policy, and India Regional teams. The MAM drives local evidence-generation initiatives, securing appropriate governance approvals, and is accountable for the timely execution, analysis, and publication of local studies. By engaging scientific leaders, convening expert forums, and leading medical education initiatives, MAM strengthens trust within the scientific community and remains at the forefront of evolving patient care. The role also contributes to addressing reputational, ethical, and asset-related challenges through effective collaboration and leadership.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Therapy Area to be handled will be Vaccines

Primary Activities – Accountabilities, Supervision
Asset Management & Business Leadership

• Gather actionable medical insights from the country scientific leaders that can inform the company’s strategic decisions.

• Convert the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research initiatives, data analysis, scientific communication, educational efforts, and other tactics that aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance accessibility within the country.

• Assist in executing the tactical plan and quickly adjust it to align with the business realities in the country.

• Operate with ethics and integrity by providing non-promotional, balanced, reliable, and scientifically sound information, while strictly adhering to company standards and local regulations.

 

Scientific & Technical Leadership

·       Conduct scientific discussions and insight gathering to understand evolving clinical practices, unmet needs, and healthcare trends relevant to assigned assets.

• Integrate the insights of the country’s scientific and healthcare environment into the Regional Medical Affairs Team.

• Clearly and credibly communicate both scientific and business requirements to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Build trust with the external scientific community through peer-to-peer exchanges, collaborative research, educational partnerships, interactions with scientific societies and health organizations, publications, and other related efforts.

• Deliver therapeutic and functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions.
  Design and execute medical educational programs and symposia tailored to the country.

• Lead hospital non promotional educational meetings as well as support the expert input forums within the country to inform and influence company strategy.

• Engage actively and contribute meaningfully to professional organizations, as well as academic and regulatory working groups.

·       Establish and maintain strong relationships with key scientific leaders, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, public and private healthcare stakeholders including government hospitals, policy makers and professional societies across North India.

·       Serve as the regional medical pillar, providing scientific support and strategic guidance to field and cross-functional teams operating across North India

• Build stakeholder network – identify customers, stage them and ensure their graduation to the highest parlance as per Our company standards

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Regulatory Management

• Successfully collaborate for Regulatory, Reputational (i.e. Public Relations), Compliance and other Asset issues management
• Collaborate in the successful management of asset safety or quality issues, i.e. contribute content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning and implementation

 

Medical Information

• Provide prompt medical information support, such as answering of medical inquiries from external and internal customers.

 

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

This hybrid role combines Medical Affairs (50%) with field-based stakeholder engagement (50%). Based in the strategically important North India region, the incumbent will serve as a key medical partner to cross-functional teams, engaging diverse internal stakeholders across Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Research, and Policy, while building strong relationships with external stakeholders in both public and private healthcare sectors, government institutions, and policy forums. The role provides critical medical leadership and support to regional teams, driving scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, and execution excellence. The position will be based out

at Gurugram (HQ Delhi)

 

ABOUT YOU:

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications required:

• MD, PhD, degree is required; recognized expertise through 2-4 years. Medical Affairs, Clinical and/or research experience, pharmacovigilance, governance and scientific leader management in the therapy area (Vaccines) is desired.

• Experience in managing innovative products, through their life cycles, and understanding local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, as well as reimbursement frameworks and clinical research guidelines.

• Strategic thinking skills, particularly concerning asset value proposition and evidence related to clinical and value-based outcomes.

• Ability to build a network of scientific leaders and successfully engage with other key stakeholders, including public groups, government officials, and medical professional organizations within various therapeutic areas.

• Desired experience in advocating for patient populations and improving healthcare access.

• Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate information at the country management level, with public groups, and to scientific leaders.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication (both written and verbal), and project management skills that are results oriented.

• Excellent prioritization skills and an understanding of how decisions align with broader corporate strategies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a matrix environment to achieve successful outcomes.

 

Leadership Standards applicable to the role include:

• Make Rapid, Disciplined Decisions - Make timely decisions at the right level with the right data and support them once made.
• Act with Courage & Candor - Speak openly, honestly and with conviction: have the courage to take appropriate risks and make difficult decisions.
• Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity - Adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behavior in all interactions and hold others to the same standards; comply with all laws, policies and regulations; identify and address ethical issues without hesitation.
• Foster Collaboration - Actively listen and seek to understand differing perspectives; work together to achieve the common goals of the Company.
• Focus on Customers & Patients - Focus the entire organization on delivering value for customers, including patients, by understanding and meeting their needs.
• Drive Results - Set clear performance standards; overcome obstacles; hold our-selves and others accountable for achieving results.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Advisory Board Development, Clinical Trial Planning, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Data Analysis, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Policy Development, Medical Training, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

11/12/2026

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