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Associate Medical Director

Iqvia
IQVIA
9+ years
preferred by company
Mumbai, India
1 May 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/MD/ BAMS/ BDS/ MDS Skills: ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing

Associate Medical Director – Medical Director Jobs in Mumbai | Oncology Clinical Research Opportunity | IQVIA

Location: Mumbai, India (Hybrid)
Company: IQVIA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Department: Medical Affairs / Clinical Development / Medical Monitoring / Oncology Clinical Research
Experience Required: Minimum 9+ years total experience (5+ years clinical medicine + 4+ years clinical trials / Pharma / CRO / Biotech experience)
Job Reference ID: R1540460


About the Company

IQVIA is a globally recognized leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, life sciences consulting, and commercial healthcare analytics. The organization partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare innovators to accelerate drug development, optimize clinical trial execution, and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced medical professionals seeking leadership careers in medical monitoring, oncology clinical development, medical affairs, global clinical trials, and sponsor-facing medical strategy.


Job Overview

IQVIA is hiring an Associate Medical Director for its Mumbai hybrid office. This senior physician leadership role is designed for highly experienced medical professionals with strong expertise in clinical medicine, oncology, medical monitoring, protocol review, patient safety oversight, adverse event review, and clinical trial scientific leadership.

The selected candidate will serve as a Global Medical Advisor across assigned clinical studies, providing medical, scientific, and therapeutic leadership throughout the project lifecycle while supporting investigative sites, internal teams, and business development initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking to build strategic careers in medical affairs, oncology clinical research, medical monitoring, and global clinical development leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Oversight

  • Serve as Global Medical Advisor for assigned clinical trial programs.
  • Provide scientific and medical guidance to project leaders on study execution and protocol-related decision-making.
  • Support investigative sites with:
    • Protocol clarifications
    • Inclusion / exclusion eligibility decisions
    • Patient safety concerns
    • Medical escalation management
  • Provide 24/7 medical support for urgent protocol-related site issues.

Protocol & Clinical Documentation Review

  • Perform physician-led review of:
    • Clinical study protocols
    • Investigative Drug Brochures (IDB)
    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)
    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)
    • Patient narratives
  • Ensure medical accuracy, regulatory appropriateness, and protocol compliance.

Adverse Event & Safety Review

  • Review and clarify:
    • Trial-related adverse events (AEs)
    • Serious adverse events (SAEs)
    • Safety case documentation
    • Patient narratives
    • Adverse event coding
  • Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance teams on:
    • SAE medical review
    • Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE)
    • Safety risk assessment

Therapeutic & Scientific Leadership

  • Deliver therapeutic area and indication-specific training to project clinical teams.
  • Present medical insights at:
    • Investigator Meetings
    • Project kickoff meetings
    • Weekly operational meetings
    • Client scientific discussions
  • Provide subject matter expertise for oncology and therapeutic strategy discussions.

Stakeholder & Business Collaboration

  • Partner with:
    • Clinical operations teams
    • Pharmacovigilance teams
    • Sponsors
    • Investigators
    • Project leaders
    • Business development stakeholders
  • Support scientific and therapeutic input for business development initiatives.
  • Maintain strong sponsor-facing communication and strategic alignment.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure alignment with:
    • Global clinical trial regulations
    • Federal and local research requirements
    • ICH GCP standards
    • Patient safety governance expectations
  • Support compliance-focused study execution and medical decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

  • Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school

Preferred eligible qualifications:

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM
  • Equivalent recognized medical qualification