PHARMAFull-time
Senior Medical Advisor
By Admin · Medical Affairs & MSL
MUMBAI (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONPFIZERBiopharmaceutical / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Provide scientific and medical expertise to support medical strategy, launch readiness, evidence generation, and external engagement for Specialty Care and Internal Medicine pipeline products while ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •MD degree in any field
- •4-6 years of Medical Affairs experience
- •Experience working in a multinational company
- •Experience with product launches, oncology, and vaccines
- •Knowledge of pharmaceutical medicine, clinical pharmacology, medical sciences, medical statistics, and relevant therapeutic areas
- •Understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, conduct, and interfaces
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills including medical writing and presentations
- •Strong analytical reasoning and medical judgment
- •Strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder-influence skills
- •Strong knowledge of AI tools and Medical Affairs use cases
Reporting Hierarchy: Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering medicines and vaccines intended to improve health outcomes.
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting launch readiness and pre-launch medical planning
- Experience with real-world evidence, investigator-initiated studies, or post-marketing studies
- Knowledge of Indian pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards including CDSCO and OPPI
- Experience developing medical education or scientific content
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional global and regional teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Reports within the Medical Affairs organization and collaborates closely with clinical, regulatory, commercial, and external medical stakeholders
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Oncology
vaccines
pharmaceutical medicine
advisory boards
congresses
medical education
stakeholder engagement
cross-functional collaboration
presentation skills
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Benefits are not specified in the supplied posting; standard multinational pharmaceutical benefits may include health coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, learning and development, and employee wellbeing programs.
Emphasize the MD qualification and Medical Affairs experience; highlight multinational pharmaceutical experience and exposure to oncology, vaccines, and product launches; demonstrate experience with medical strategy, evidence generation, clinical trials, KOL engagement, and scientific communication; showcase knowledge of CDSCO, OPPI, and applicable regulations; highlight medical writing, presentation, stakeholder-management, and AI-tool capabilities.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Biopharmaceuticals
TEAM SIZE: Pfizer emphasizes scientific innovation, patient impact, collaboration, compliance, and equal employment opportunity across its global workforce.
INDUSTRY: Biopharmaceutical / Healthcare
Culture: Rolling admissions
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
The supplied job posting does not disclose a salary range, bonus, or equity information, so no compensation figures are provided.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
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