Medical Affairs Executive

Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)
Full Time
₹10 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs
Mumbai
Posted 20h ago

Medical Affairs Executive

Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)

Job description

Does the idea of reviewing clinical evidence excite you? Explore the Medical Affairs Executive vacancy by Medicines Patent Pool.

 Company Description 

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a UN-backed public health organization that is working to promote access to inexpensive, quality assured medicines in low- and middle-income countries. MPP advances equitable healthcare, pharmaceutical innovation, and the development of new, life-saving treatments for infectious diseases and other global health challenges by voluntary licensing and knowledge sharing.

 Job Summary  

The Medical Affairs Executive will evaluate medicines, review clinical evidence, analyse disease landscapes, and track pharmaceutical development pipelines. This role as a medical affairs executive will involve evaluation of product safety, efficacy and relevance to public health in support of licensing and prioritisation of medicines. The medical advisor will cooperate with diverse teams and external scientific stakeholders to generate evidence-based recommendations to enhance access to vital therapies in low- and middle-income countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform scientific and clinical studies including biologics and innovative health technologies.

  • Medical Affairs Executive assess clinical data on efficacy, safety, tolerability, resistance, dose and duration of treatment.

  • Monitor disease burden, treatment gaps and unmet medical needs of critical infectious illnesses.

  • Follow pharmaceutical pipelines, clinical trials, regulatory changes, scientific publications and emerging treatments.

  • Develop product profiles and scientific recommendations to assist with pharmaceutical prioritization and licensing decisions.

  • Work closely with business growth, intellectual property, market access, policy and technology transfer.

  • Support stakeholder engagement, Scientific Advisory Panel consultations, conferences and quarterly review sessions.

  • Communicate scientific findings through papers, presentations and short evidence summaries.

 Educational Qualification 

  • Master's degree, PhD or other advanced degree in Biology, Medicine, Pharmacology or other relevant scientific discipline is required for this Medical Affairs Executive role.

  • At least five years’ experience in scientific evaluation, clinical research, scientific intelligence, access programs or similar subject.

  • Proven experience of clinical and scientific evidence assessment of pharmaceutical items.

 Skills Required  

  • Excellent skills in scientific analysis, critical appraisal and synthesis of evidence.

  • Clinical research experience, drug development pathways and regulatory processes.

  • Medical Affairs Executive must have the skill to comprehend clinical trial outcomes and assess drug safety and effectiveness.

  • Strong scientific writing, communication and information management skills.

  • Knowledge of infectious diseases, public health issues and health care needs of poor and moderate income countries.

  • Working in multidisciplinary and transnational situations, engaging and cooperating with interested parties.


 Salary Structure 

The average salary of a Medical Affairs Executive  in India is between ₹10 Lakhs and ₹15 Lakhs per annum.

 Career Development 

As a medical affairs executive, you can gain skills in clinical evidence assessment, pharmaceutical research and global public health. Working with foreign specialists and diverse teams enhances scientific leadership, strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement abilities and supports career progression in medical affairs, medication development and global health access programs.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for Medical Affairs Executive job posting.

  • Review tasks, eligibility criteria and job conditions.

  • Upload your updated CV and a short motivation letter expressing why you want to join MPP.

  • Complete the online application form and cover letter and any pertinent supporting materials.

  • You can email your application to recruitment@medicinespatentpool.org with “SMA” in the subject line.

Application Closing Date: 13th November 2026. 

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

Education

Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)

Key Skills

Medical AffairsNon Clinical Jobs
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