Medical Affairs Manager- Innovative Assets, Branded Markets CoE

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

PURPOSE:

• To support develop and implement global the medical initiatives across all markets for Toripalimab
• Evaluate the new assets under development at early stage of development from various sources including literature, BD & licensing opportunities to identify right products for the market.
• Connect with KOLs and conducting advisory boards for getting insight on therapy areas and the products under evaluations to arrive at right decision about product and help design strategy for launch of differentiated/new products.

Responsibilities:

1. Medical Affairs support for toripalimab for 21 markets

Support development of global medical strategy for Toripalimab acorss all indications

Provide scientific, medical, technical & clinical support for Toripalimab across launch markets

Build and disseminate medical insights in a regular basis with countries

Support with inputs and insights for RWE and HEOR studies for Toripalimab

1. Conducting Ad boards and KOL meetings / interactions to get Insights on Toripalimab and other NCE NBEs

Identify the need and plan the ad boards of other suitable meeting format to get insight about the identified differentiated/new product and around relevant disease area from KOLs.  Identifying KOLs, preparing the agenda of adbaord, and conducting adbaord and translating the insights into decision making pointer.

Guide country heads in process of identification, profiling and stratification of Key Opinion Leaders. Build Indication expansion plan insights for Toripalimab

1. Evaluation of products identified by BD teams

Support the evaluation of new product proposals identified by BD teams from medical perspective and contribute in overall decision making for the molecule.

1. Contribute towards development of clinical and regulatory pathways for Toripalimab /Innovative assets

In view of differentiated/new product, the position will provide medical inputs to cross functional team of Regulatory and clinical development.

1. Help in developing data generation plan and Post Marketing Studies for Toripalimab

Help in strategizing the data generation plan and help in developing the post marketing study (PMS) or RWE etc for the differentiated/new product to lead medical oncology. Analyse and suggest, if possible, improvements in the clinical trial design.

1. Support for medico-marketing activities: Additional medico-marketing activities for toripalimab such as delivery of medical training sessions to marketing & sales teams, review and approval of promotional materials and support for RWE studies & digital marketing initiatives as needed.

Qualification and Key areas of Expertise:

• MBBS and MD with Pharmacology or Medicine with overall experience of ≥7 years in medico-marketing function, preferably with exposure to oncology/haematology, new product development or evaluation of Oncology differentiated. NCE /NBE products (including biologicals and biosimilars). Multi geography experience prefered
• Past experience of conducting Advisory Board meetings with thought leaders
• Knowledge of clinical trials and regulatory pathways is necessary
• In-depth understanding about various cancers and principles of cancer therapy including latest products as well as upcoming treatment options and therapy modalities
• Experience and interest in critical evaluation of cancer trials and analysing the results in perspective of decision making about the selection of product

Behavioural attributes:

• Extrovert, proactive and self-driven, eager to connect with key stakeholders/external customers
• Good interpersonal relation skills with very good command on written and spoken English and ability to work in cross cultural environment across multi geopgraphies
• Good presentation skills along with good command of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Is team player and can work in diverse teams of cross function and lead the discussions
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined who can work to complete the projects / tasks within timelines                            

About the Department
Emerging Markets
Branded generics is one of our biggest businesses in Emerging market and our branded products are available 48 countries across 5 regions. Our key markets are Russia, China and Brazil. We also have presence in Latin America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), CIS and Romania. We have added 13 new geographies in the last 5 years.
In the last 4 years, our emerging markets business’ growth rate has doubled (June ’22). Our diverse portfolio spans all segments. We are continuously advancing technologies, enhancing efficiency of operations and increasing our portfolio of highest-quality quality products.
With nearly 40 products and 6 mega brands, Russia is a key market. With more than 30 years of operations in the region, as of FY22, we have reported a year-on-year growth of 32%. This was driven by improved existing business performance, launch of new products during the year along with divestment of some non-core brands. 6 key products were ranked among the top 200 bestselling formulation brands, as per IQVIA in its report for the 12-month period ended 31 March, 2022. 5 of our leading products were voted as the ’Product of the Year’ by the consumers – reaffirming the trust that the people of Russia have in them.
We are among the earliest Indian pharma companies to have a business presence in China. We have a representative office that focuses on filings and approvals, including the Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO). Our joint venture entity (Kunshan Rotam Reddy Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd) offers a portfolio of niche and essential products, strengthening our presence in China.
In Latin America we have a strong presence in Brazil and Colombia. In just a little over five years in Brazil, our team has established itself in the region with our diverse portfolio. Our primary focus in Brazil is oncology and institutional. Our team in Colombia was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
Through our comprehensive COVID-19 portfolio, we were able to reach over 5 million patients in low and middle-income countries. With the aim of reaching more and more patients around the world, we are harnessing our deep science capabilities to create a robust portfolio in the region to become the partner of choice.
Our teams in China, Brazil, Colombia and Thailand, Malaysia are a certified great place to work. Our team in Russia is among the top 3 in Head-hunter’s Best Employer Ranking in 2022. These recognitions reaffirm our commitment and efforts to bring science, technology and innovation together to offer affordable medicines and solutions beyond the pill to patients in the region.
As the need, scope and standards of healthcare evolve, we keep track of emerging needs to contribute to patient welfare. After all, Good Health Can’t Wait

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
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