Area Medical Advisor - Hepatology
By Admin · Medical Affairs & MSL
ROLE OVERVIEW
GSK is seeking an Area Medical Advisor for Hepatology, a pivotal Medical Affairs role that bridges clinical science and commercial strategy across the Kolkata region. You will serve as the scientific anchor for hepatology brands, engaging Key External Experts and Key Opinion Leaders to ensure accurate, on-label medical communication. This position shapes medical education, scientific engagement, and brand strategy while supporting pharmacovigilance and field research feasibility. As GSK advances specialty medicines and vaccines in hepatology and infectious diseases, the Advisor ensures healthcare professionals receive evidence-based insights that improve patient outcomes. For an MBBS or MD professional with pharmaceutical experience, this role offers high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to influence regional clinical practice. It is an exceptional opportunity to combine scientific expertise, stakeholder leadership, and patient impact within a global biopharma leader.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Develop and sustain credible scientific relationships with hepatology Key External Experts, Key Opinion Leaders, and healthcare practitioners across the region.
- •Plan, facilitate, and deliver continuing medical education, symposia, workshops, speaker tours, and scientific meetings with consistent on-label messages.
- •Provide medical and scientific input into brand strategy, medical plans, and scientific engagement activities in alignment with promotional codes.
- •Serve as a hepatology expert, maintaining current knowledge of GSK molecules, prescribing information, and disease management to support accurate communications.
- •Support feasibility assessments for potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, and data collection or monitoring tools for field studies.
- •Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
- •Support the Named Safety Contact in strengthening hepatology pharmacovigilance and complete required self-learning and safety reporting activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBBS degree with a postgraduate qualification; MD in Pharmacology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Community Medicine, or related specialty preferred.
- 1–2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Gastroenterology or Hepatology therapy area.
- Strong understanding of disease management and ability to engage in scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local language.
- Sound knowledge of ICH-GCP principles, internal SOPs, and pharmaceutical promotional compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to understand scientific methods, experimental design, and interpret clinical data.
- Experience presenting scientific topics in varied settings; digital scientific engagement is advantageous.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience in Hepatology therapy area
- •MD in Pharmacology/General Medicine/Paediatrics
- •Digital content delivery & virtual advisory boards
- •Field study feasibility and budget development
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. The company focuses on the research, development, and manufacture of innovative vaccines and specialty medicines. GSK's products address a wide range of diseases, aiming to impact the health of millions worldwide.
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