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.
Role & responsibilities
Travel Required: Yes (10-12 days field work)
Primary scientific face of the organization to Thought Leaders & physicians for a given therapy area
Responsible for Identification, mapping and profiling of thought leaders of given geography and therapy area, on an ongoing basis
Engagement of identified key thought leaders through medical affairs activities, in alignment with the overall strategic plan
Responsible to execution of strategic medical affairs plan including but not limited to medical education, product education, medical evidence generation, advisory boards, pre-license activities and special projects
A therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing the scientific data pertaining to products on proactive and reactive basis, patients treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which the Company is involved, with defined audience of leading specialists (Neurologists/Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other Stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart
Jointly responsible with therapy area lead to support optimal patient outcomes through communication of data, information, knowledge and insights in support of healthcare professional needs and organizational goals
Representing the organization in various internal & external scientific platforms
Gathering deep insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from key thought leaders and conveying them back to the therapy lead and commercial teams.
Proactively conduct disease trend analysis in identified disease segments and contribute effectively to the development of annual Medical Affairs Strategy Plan
Ability to handle complex questions from health care professionals related to GGI products or disease area to satisfaction
Receiving and processing scientific information requests received from physicians
Ensure that all activities in the region are conducted in alignment to Dr. Reddys COBE (Code of Business Ethics) Policy and compliance guidelines
Primary scientific resource for the sales team of a given therapy area, responsible for regular training and flow of latest medical developments in the given field
Collaborating with thought leaders to conduct therapy specific reviews, meta-analysis, case studies, case series, patient reported outcomes and publish them in journals of repute
Preferred candidate profile:
Prefer of 2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry or research company and with competency in a project management capacity
Strong academic record with deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research with knowledge of research methodologies and interpretation of medical data
Experience with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
Experience with complex business environments preferred
Strong track record of success as demonstrated through annual performance ratings and/or professional accomplishments and awards
Experience in medical writing preferred