Medical Affairs Operations Executive
By Admin · Medical Affairs & MSL
ROLE OVERVIEW
AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical leader, seeks a Medico Marketing Excellence Executive in Mumbai to drive end-to-end support for medical affairs and VEEVA-led events. This role is pivotal in ensuring that medical education, advisory boards, and scientific exchange activities are executed with rigor, compliance, and financial transparency. By safeguarding zero breaches in documentation and processes, the executive directly contributes to AstraZeneca's ability to deliver life-changing medicines and maintain trust with healthcare professionals. This is a compelling opportunity for a scientifically grounded professional to build a career at the intersection of medical affairs, project management, and operational excellence within a top-tier pharma company. You will collaborate across Medical, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, and IT, gaining broad exposure to commercial and medical functions while championing patient-centric innovation.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Lead the full lifecycle of VEEVA-led medical events, from initial setup and execution to timely closure in line with internal procedures.
- •Monitor event status and documentation daily, identifying gaps early and driving corrective actions to maintain compliance.
- •Coordinate with Medical, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Purchase, Event Desk, Sales, IT, HR, and Finance to secure approvals and information.
- •Track and reconcile all event-related costs, ensuring transparency, completeness, and alignment with budget expectations.
- •Maintain meticulous, audit-ready records for all assigned events and activities, upholding AstraZeneca policies.
- •Act as a point of contact for VEEVA event process queries, helping colleagues navigate systems and requirements.
- •Escalate potential compliance issues or process deviations promptly, supporting root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.
- •Contribute to continuous improvement of event processes, tools, and templates, and support training for stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MSc).
- 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs, event operations, or commercially aware business roles.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including Medical, Marketing, and Compliance.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Solid command of MS Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with VEEVA systems (CRM, Vault, Events) and pharmaceutical compliance standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience with VEEVA Vault PromoMats/MedComms
- •Knowledge of Indian pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance landscape
- •Vendor and event agency management
- •Training and onboarding delivery
- •Data analytics for event performance
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines. The company operates in various therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. AstraZeneca is committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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