Pfizer

Pfizer

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Senior Medical Advisor

Posted Sep 25, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Healthcare Other
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
India, Mumbai
Employment
Full-time

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Position Purpose

  • Provide Scientific & Medical Expertise: Support medical strategy and execution for pipeline products in Specialty Care and Internal Medicine, ensuring compliance and scientific integrity.
  • Enable Launch Readiness: Contribute to pre-launch planning, medical education, and evidence generation activities for new products.
  • Drive External Engagement: Act as a credible scientific resource for healthcare professionals and stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and advancing patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Medical Strategy Support
    Implement country medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with global/regional strategy and local regulations.
  • Scientific Communication
    Deliver accurate, balanced scientific information to HCPs; support advisory boards, congresses, and educational initiatives.
  • Evidence Generation
    Coordinate local RWE, IITs, and post-marketing studies in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Launch Preparation
    Assist in medical readiness for new product launches, including KOL mapping, training, and medical content development.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    Partner with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure integrated execution of medical activities.
  • Compliance & Governance
    Review promotional and non-promotional materials; ensure adherence to OPPI, CDSCO, and internal standards.
  • Insight Gathering
    Capture and communicate medical insights to inform strategy and content updates

Qualifications

  • MD degree (any field)
  • 4-6 years of Medical Affairs experience
  • Experience working in a multinational company
  • Experience with launch, oncology & vaccines

  • Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
  • Knowledge of “pharmaceutical medicine” including clinical pharmacology, medical and paramedical sciences, medicine and medical statistics and relevant Therapeutic Area/Products
  • Understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, conduct and understanding of interfaces.
  • Communication skills, both written and verbal (including medical writing and presentation skills)
  • Good analytical skills and reasoning, and sound medical judgment/decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills, internal & external networking and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of AI tools and use cases for the Medical Affairs function

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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About the company

Pfizer

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Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on improving lives through medications and vaccines, Pfizer has played a significant role in addressing various health challenges, including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and rare conditions. The company emphasizes research-driven approaches and collaborative efforts in its mission to enhance global health and empower patients through cutting-edge science and technology. Through its commitment to high standards of safety and efficacy, Pfizer continues to shape the future of medicine.