Senior Medical Advisor (RD) - Delhi

Role: Senior Medical Advisor (Rare Diseases)

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Job Description / Capsule

Office based Medical Leader who can be a single contributor within a given Therapy Area or for a significant product to ensure the company business unit goals are achieved. Accountable for strategic Therapy Area direction and scientific leadership within the Medical Affairs Team.  

Embeds a deep healthcare system practices and gaps understanding (environment, priorities, clinical and patient pathways, etc) that can translate into actionable strategies within the local Medical Plans. Accountable for developing and execution of the Therapy Area/Product Medical Affairs Plans composed of confidence and evidence generation activities, as well as fundamental and sustainable clinical practice transformations that strengthen healthcare ecosystems, improve treatment outcomes, drive meaningful changes in patient care and treatment paradigms and enable access to quality care in alignment with the company’s portfolio. Recognizes and incorporates innovation wherever appropriate into Medical Affairs strategic plans and lead in execution to drive strategic and sustainable impact internally and externally to support the adoption of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and treatment approaches. Acts as a catalysts of sustainable healthcare ecosystem change, enhancing access to quality care for patients and enabling the adoption of our innovative medicines. 

Ensures that all local medical requirements are met for all product/TA material and will use medical expertise to contribute to the marketing direction of the product/TA. Recognised as a medical expert within the local marketing company and be responsible for providing medical leadership, expertise, and strategic input to ensure that the Medical Affairs plans align with the broader business objectives. Collaborate with relevant cross-functional teams identify, activate and measure scalable healthcare practice shaping initiatives with integrated partnership engagement plans composed of key traditional (e.g. HCPs) and non-traditional (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) stakeholders. Able to lead a significant cross functional, projects. For example, projects like RWE, pre-launch, post-launch clinical trials or market access projects. Works to ensure operational excellence and collaborates with compliance to ensure adherence to company standards. 

Typical Accountabilities

In assigned therapeutic area engages in clinical and scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals, and where appropriate non-traditional stakeholders (e.g. policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) consistent with medical objectives.  

Scientific Expertise: 

• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise in disease state management, AstraZeneca products, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape. 

• Contribute to the development and provide project leadership/ management of the therapeutic area Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP). 

• Act as a subject matter expert/resource for internal and external stakeholders.  

• Work with internal stakeholders in the development and delivery of appropriate training and mentoring needs within therapeutic area. 

Medical strategy and clinical input

• Ensure the Field Medical Strategic Plan (FMSP) and MSL activities are prioritized and aligned with the Medical Affairs Strategic Plans 
• Ensure the Field Medical Plan includes an Integrated Engagement plan with an appropriate ratio of traditional and non-traditional stakeholders. 
• Work closely with the Medical Affairs Team and cross functional team to provide input to medical and product strategies. 
• Drives prioritization of activities across the team to ensure appropriate focus on portfolio priorities. 
• Identify opportunities and initiate discussion potential strategic, scalable & sustainable clinical practice transformations initiatives that can impact on patient access to quality care. 
• Ensures the team leverages Digital and innovation / technology as an enabler for patient centric solutions and effectively contributes to enhancing equitable access to people in assigned accounts / clinics / healthcare systems. 
• Leverage technology, available data / dashboards to drive data-driven decisions to support internal discussions and external engagements. 
• Contribute on field and external stakeholder insights and perspectives in medical and brand internal strategic discussions and communicate internally on actionable items as appropriate. 
• Provide regular updates to team and broader organization on delivery versus plan, variance to plan, proposed mitigation with emphasis on internal & external strategic and patient impact. 
• Ensures own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments is kept up to date with understanding of its relevance to the team(s). 
• Drive Medically led/co-led, based initiatives, on an identified gap in collaboration with CFTs, that contributes to an overarching plan mapped to drive positive patient outcomes.  
• Lead educational initiatives, developing clinical support tools, and providing scientific expertise to support the integration of new medical advancements into clinical practice. 
• Agile adoption of innovation through win-win partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem that are scalable and can enable sustainable patient outcomes. 

Medical Governance Oversight

• Personally, provides expert scientific support and approval on product materials involving large or more complex drugs, or documents and reports for more important conferences/symposiums. 
• Advises the marketing team as a medical healthcare expert ensuring the medical and scientific accuracy of outgoing marketing materials. 
• Ensures that all branding work is carried out in accordance with AstraZeneca standards and external regulation. 

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• A medical degree with specialization or appropriate experience in the required product or disease areaExtensive experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry 

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical industry and field medical function 

• Ability to interact and manage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.  
• Strong project management and organizational skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication 
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment. 

Desirable

• MBBS, MD 

• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset  

• Experience with basic research, drug discovery and development and drug lifecycle management. 

• Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs department  

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

• Commercial Function (Marketing & Sales) 

• May need Senior local management relationships. 

• Corporate Affairs (GA & Communications) 

• Market Access (Pricing, Patient Programs, etc) 

• Medical Function (RA, PV, MI, NS, etc) 

• Compliance Team 

• HR Function 

• Other local, regional, and global stakeholders 

External (to AZ)

• Healthcare professionals 

• Government (i.e. Regulatory, Reimbursement, Policy) 

• Innovation ecosystem stakeholders (i.e. Research Institutions, Startups, Incubators) 

• Other local and regional stakeholders 

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.
• If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to (contact person) We welcome with your application, no later than (Month) (XX)

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Date Posted

05-Nov-2025

Closing Date

24-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.