Team Lead- Medical Affairs

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.

Job Summary
We are looking for experienced and dynamic Team Lead in Medical Affair for Oncology to actively contribute to the organization/business by taking people managerial responsibility and being responsible for the scientific, technical and ethical soundness of all policies, statements and endeavours. He/she will need to provide high quality and timely service in the areas of product commercialization/promotional support, interactions with healthcare professionals, continuing medical education, clinical research, sales force training, medical information, and performance/people management, and business support in the areas of new product development, regulatory affairs, quality standards, and information technology; alliance management may be included as applicable.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible to provide tactical and strategic inputs, and business/technical expertise, to Product Management towards ethical promotion of assigned products, in the operational areas listed
• You will be responsible for providing strategic inputs for marketing and brand plans, overseeing the design and execution of medical-marketing programs, and facilitating interactions with healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will initiate, review, and approve promotional and educational materials while ensuring compliance with relevant SOPs, regulations, and industry codes.
• You will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and approving protocol documents and supporting materials for various clinical projects. Additionally, you will collaborate with Global Medical Affairs and Clinical Development, organize training sessions for project teams, and provide medical support for safety reporting and ongoing local studies. Furthermore, you will contribute to the planning and execution of Investigational New Drug Applications (NDAs).
• You will be responsible to provide useful, timely, accurate, and balanced medical information to internal (sales staff) and external customers.
• You will be responsible for training the Sales Force on basic sciences/assigned products and pre-launch and launch training for new products.
• You will assist the New Product Planning team in preparing business cases and pre-commercialization programs for global products, development of local formulations and line extensions. Additionally, you will provide support in market research, stakeholder mapping, and early access programs. You will also collaborate with various departments to evaluate commercial opportunities, including licensing, acquisitions, and co-promotion. 
• You will be responsible for providing medical and product expertise in the registration of new products/indications, as well as defending marketed products to various stakeholders. You will also oversee the writing and review of labelling documents and provide medical support for the processing of adverse event reports, adhering to relevant SOPs and practices.
• You will be responsible to develop and share expertise in identified medical and/or scientific therapeutic area, including but not limited to disease areas, markets, products (DRL products and key competitors) and services.
• You will be responsible to develop and share expertise in a specific medical/scientific subject, including protocol design, development, and training, Pharma co economics, Outcomes Research, Health Technology Assessment, New Product Evaluation, Disease Management Programs, Intellectual Property Protection and Patents, and Medical Information
• You will be one-point Medical Affairs contact for Customer Relationship Management and operational liaison in the various functional domain.
• You will be responsible for fostering a culture of learning and development and managing the Medical Affairs staff, providing training, guidance, and support across various functional domains, ensuring adherence to company values and behaviours, and. 
• You will be responsible to support cluster Head Medical Affairs in budgeting, provisioning and expense control.

Educational Qualification-Post-graduate degree in Pharmacology or other Medical speciality/ Graduate degree in Medicine
 
Minimum work experience-  6 to 8 years of relevant experience as Medical Advisor and minimum of 3 years in Oncology Therapy Area. Have prior experience of New Launch in Oncology TA
 
Skills & attributes – 
Technical Skills 
• 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
• Expertise in clinical trial design and methodology, and understanding of interfaces, and conduct
Behavioural Skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal (including medical writing and presentation skills)
• Analytical skills and reasoning, and sound medical judgment/decision making
• Interpersonal skills, internal & external networking and the ability to impact and influence.

 

About the Department
Global Generics India
Global Generics India business journey began in 1986. In the last three decades, we have grown as a trusted name in the healthcare industry and rank as one of the top 10 Pharma Companies in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) as per IQVIA MAT (November 2022). Our commitment to Lead Ahead has helped us move ranks from 16th position to 10th position (IPM) in the last four years. We are a fast-growing organisation with double-digit growth and significant market share in domestic markets. Currently, we rank among the top 5 in oncology, anti-allergy and gastrointestinal diseases and the top 10 in a few other therapy areas. Our focus is on leveraging our digital capabilities, collaborations, innovations and inorganic opportunities to become the top 5 companies in the Indian Pharma Market.

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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