Global Medical Director

Position Summary:

shape and contribute to our global medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Strategy & Contribution (50%):

• Serve as a voting member of the

  Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT)

  or

  Global Product Team (GPT)

  , providing a unique perspective from a high-growth, strategically vital region.
• Contribute to the development of

  Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP), Global Medical Strategies,

  and

  Lifecycle Management (LCM)

  plans for assigned products.
• Provide critical medical input into global clinical development programs, including trial design, site selection (leveraging Indian clinical trial centers), and interpretation of results.
• Champion the medical needs and opportunities specific to emerging markets within global strategy forums.

Global Scientific Exchange & Insight Generation (30%):

• Establish and maintain relationships with

  global and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

  , with a focus on those who influence global treatment guidelines and have a presence in international academia.
• Synthesize medical insights from KOLs in SEA, India and other emerging markets and translate them into actionable recommendations for the global strategy.
• Represent the global medical voice at major

  international congresses

  (e.g., ASCO, ESC, EASD) and lead global advisory boards.
• Drive the global medical communication strategy, ensuring global publication and medical education plans incorporate Indian data and perspectives.

Indian Affiliate Leadership & Enablement (20%):

• While the primary focus is global, you will provide

  scientific guidance and oversight

  to the local Indian affiliate team (currently small or planned), ensuring flawless execution of global strategies locally.
• Act as the primary medical contact for the Asia region commercial teams including Indian affiliate for complex medical inquiries and issues escalation to the global team.

• Future Responsibility:

  Mentor and potentially build out a local Indian medical team that can support both global projects and local tactical execution.

Qualifications and Experience (Must-Haves):

• Medical Degree (MBBS/MD) required.

  An advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MBA) is highly desirable.

• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs

  within a

  global or regional (e.g., APAC, EMEA) role

  in a multinational pharmaceutical company.

• Proven experience on a Global Product Team, Global Medical Affairs Team, or similar cross-regional strategic body.

• Demonstrated success in contributing to global medical strategies,

  including involvement in global publication plans, advisory boards, and/or clinical development programs.

• Strong understanding of global regulatory environments

  (FDA, EMA, etc.) and international compliance standards.

• Established network with global KOLs

  in relevant Therapeutic Areas.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and influencing skills to drive consensus without direct authority in a complex matrix environment.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a

  significant strong plus

  , given the need for close collaboration with China HQ.

What We Offer:

• A

  high-visibility, strategic leadership role

  at the heart of our global expansion.
• A seat at the table to influence global medical strategy for a promising product portfolio.
• The opportunity to be the scientific ambassador linking Indian expertise with global ambition.
• Competitive

  global-expatriate level compensation and benefits package.

• Significant international travel required .