Medical Advisor- Dr. Reddys, Kolkata

Dr. Reddys Laboratories
Full Time
₹9 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs
Kolkata
Posted 1h ago

Medical Advisor- Dr. Reddys, Kolkata

Dr. Reddys Laboratories

Job description

Looking to build a career in medical affairs and scientific communication? Explore the Medical Advisor opportunity at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in Kolkata, West Bengal.

 Company Description   

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company established in 1984. It develops and supplies medicines across several therapeutic areas, with business operations spanning generics, pharmaceutical services and active ingredients, innovative medicines, and consumer health.

Job Summary  

Based in Kolkata, West Bengal, this role positions the Regional Medical Advisor as a scientific representative of the organisation for vaccines and the relevant therapeutic area. The selected professional will identify and engage key medical experts, support evidence-based discussions with healthcare professionals, and implement regional medical affairs activities.

 Key Responsibilities   

  • Build scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and other relevant medical stakeholders through planned Medical Affairs initiatives.

  • Collaborate with medical experts to support therapy-specific reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, case series, and patient-reported outcome research.

  • Contribute to the preparation and publication of scientific work in appropriate journals.

  • Support the development and implementation of the annual Medical Affairs Strategic Plan.

  • Implement the regional medical affairs plan encompassing medical education, product related scientific education, evidence creation, advisory boards, pre-launch activities and special initiatives.

  • Communicate scientific knowledge on relevant goods, treatment patterns, clinical research and illness management to specialist physicians and other healthcare professionals.

  • To provide a dependable scientific resource for physicians, pharmacists, hospital management, members of scientific societies and other stakeholders.

  • Learn from medical specialists about disease trends, therapeutic options, unmet medical needs, and clinical practice.

  • Represent the organization at scientific meetings, conferences and other appropriate medical platforms, both internal and external.

  • Partner with the therapeutic area lead to share scientific knowledge and clinical insights that improve healthcare workers and patient outcomes.

  • Ensure medical activities in the region are in accordance with the company’s Code of Business Ethics (COBE) and any compliance regulations.

  • Coordinate evaluation and approval of promotional, medical education and patient education materials within set schedules and company rules.

  • Work with interested parties to identify unmet medical requirements and to provide advice on new goods and distinct treatment choices.


 Educational Qualification 

MBBS with full time post-graduate qualification of at least 2-years’ duration in any discipline of medicine.


Skills Required  

  • Strong science expertise in the appropriate treatment domain with emphasis on vaccinations and linked illness areas.

  • Ability to review, interpret and communicate medical and clinical research data.

  • Knowledge of clinical research methodology and evidence-based medicine.

  • Skills to effectively communicate and present science.

  • Ability to create professional contacts with prominent experts and Key Opinion Leaders.

  • Analytical skills to assess medical information, clinical research and treatment trends.

  • Ability to recognize unmet medical needs and relay findings back to internal teams.

  • Understanding of Medical Affairs tasks such as scientific education, advisory boards and evidence development.

  • Research and scientific writing skills to support reviews, case studies, meta-analyses and publications.

  • Problem solving skills in dealing with complex medical and product questions.

  • Professionalism, commitment to ethical standards and compliance requirements.

  • Ability to work together with medical, therapy area and commercial teams

 
Salary Structure 

The anticipated total annual compensation for a Medical Advisor in India ranges from ₹9 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year.

Career Development

This role can help medical professionals gain experience in medical affairs, scientific engagement, clinical evidence creation and regional medical strategy connected to vaccines. As experience increases, career prospects may expand to senior medical affairs jobs, therapeutic area lead and more encompassing medical strategy responsibilities.

How to Apply

  • Go to our job portal and Search for Medical Advisor- Dr. Reddy's, Kolkata.

  • Click through to the listing to get the full job description and eligibility requirements.

  • Fill in your details and upload your resume.

  • Submit your application.

 

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Medical Affairs
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Medical AffairsNon Clinical Jobs

Market insights & trends

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