Regional Medical Advisor (Rare Diseases) Job at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is hiring a Regional Medical Advisor (Rare Diseases) in Mumbai for its Medical Affairs team. This field-based Medical Advisor Job role is designed for scientific professionals who can drive medical strategy execution, scientific engagement, evidence generation, and stakeholder collaboration to improve patient outcomes and support the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca’s rare disease medicines. Graduates seeking PharmD Jobs or Pharmacy jobs can apply now.
Job Details
- Job Title: Regional Medical Advisor (Rare Diseases)
- Job Location: Mumbai, India
About the Company
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. AstraZeneca is committed to improving patient outcomes through strong scientific partnerships, ethical engagement, and inclusive healthcare solutions across therapeutic areas, including rare diseases. This Medical Advisor Job role plays a significant role in the company.
Educational Requirements
- Doctoral degree, such as PharmD
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, or clinical research
- Knowledge of therapeutic area, disease state, and treatment landscape
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain deep clinical and scientific expertise in disease management, AstraZeneca products, and emerging therapies.
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Contribute to and lead Field Medical Strategic Plans (FMSP)
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Act as subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders
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Support training, mentoring, and scientific capability development
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Conduct peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with Healthcare Professionals and KEEs.
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Deliver balanced, non-promotional scientific information supporting safe medicine use.
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Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries.
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Organize and lead scientific events, including advisory boards, symposiums, MSL events, and expert panels.
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Collaborate with KEEs on evidence generation, ESRs, local studies, and publications.
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Gather, analyze, and synthesize scientific and medical insights from the field.
Other Responsibilities
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Leverage digital tools and innovation for scientific engagement.
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Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance, GxP, GCP, and adverse event reporting requirements.
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Adhere to Ethical Interaction Policies, local regulations, and AstraZeneca Global Field Medical Standards
Skills Required
- Strong scientific and clinical knowledge
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- Project management and strategic planning skills
- High analytical and conceptual thinking ability
- Ability to engage across multiple communication channels
- Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance, GxP, and ethical compliance
Why This Job Role?
This Medical Advisor Job role offers a strategic Medical Affairs career opportunity in rare diseases, allowing professionals to influence clinical practice, shape medical strategy, engage with key scientific leaders, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes within a globally respected biopharmaceutical company. Graduates seeking PharmD Jobs or Pharmacy jobs can apply now.
