GM Medical Affairs

Job Description-

The General Manager of Medical Affairs will lead the medical affairs strategy , focusing on

providing robust medico-marketing support and facilitating collaboration between the medical and

marketing teams. This role will encompass the development of medical materials, training programs,

and evaluation of new products, ensuring alignment with the company&aposs business goals and

compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Medico-Marketing Support:

o Provide medical references and data to support product positioning and new

product research and development (NPD).

2. Marketing Collaboration:

o Support the marketing team with regular inputs and strategic advice on promotional

activities to ensure accurate messaging and compliance.

3. Material Preparation:

o Prepare comprehensive product manuals, product monographs, and training slides

to enhance understanding and communication of product benefits.

4. CME Development:

o Develop and prepare Continuing Medical Education (CME) slides and materials to

support ongoing education initiatives.

5. Product Evaluation:

o Evaluate new product ideas and presentations, providing insights and

recommendations to the marketing and business development teams.

6. Training Sessions:

o Conduct medical training sessions for field staff to ensure they are well-informed

about products and therapeutic areas.

7. Clinical Study Participation:

o Actively participate in clinical studies to gather relevant data and insights that inform

medical affairs strategies.

8. Competitive Analysis:

o Conduct evaluations of competitors new products and strategies, providing analysis

to inform company positioning and development efforts.

9. Market Intelligence:

Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging science to

provide insights that drive strategic decisions.

10. Budget Management:

Develop and manage the budget for the medical affairs department, ensuring

efficient use of resources.

11. Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals,

and relevant organizations to enhance scientific communication and brand

credibility.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced degree in life sciences (MBBS, MD) or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 15 years in medical affairs or related fields, with a focus on

marketing support and product evaluation.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, clinical development

processes, and the therapeutic landscape relevant to the companys products.

Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work

collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to assess data and inform

strategic decisions.