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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: gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology

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

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


About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, life sciences consulting, and commercial analytics. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative therapies worldwide.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced physicians seeking senior leadership careers in medical monitoring, oncology clinical development, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance collaboration, and sponsor-facing clinical trial leadership.


Job Overview

IQVIA is hiring an Associate Medical Director for its Mumbai hybrid office. This senior physician role is designed for highly experienced medical professionals who can provide strategic medical, clinical, and scientific leadership across global clinical trials.

The selected candidate will act as a Global Medical Advisor, supporting protocol execution, patient safety oversight, adverse event review, scientific guidance, investigator support, and therapeutic expertise throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This role is especially suitable for experienced medical oncologists, clinical development physicians, medical monitors, and medical affairs professionals looking for strategic leadership opportunities in global clinical research.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Leadership

  • Serve as the Global Medical Advisor for assigned clinical development programs.
  • Provide medical and scientific guidance to Project Leaders on study execution and protocol implementation.
  • Support investigative sites and project teams with:
    • Protocol clarifications
    • Inclusion / exclusion eligibility assessments
    • Subject safety decisions
    • Medical escalations
    • Clinical trial issue resolution
  • Remain available for urgent protocol-related site medical support as required.

Protocol & Clinical Documentation Review

  • Perform detailed physician review of:
    • Clinical study protocols
    • Investigational Drug Brochures (IDB)
    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)
    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)
    • Patient narratives
  • Ensure scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and protocol integrity.

Adverse Event & Safety Review

  • Review and clarify:
    • Trial-related Adverse Events (AEs)
    • Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
    • Medical case documentation
    • Patient narratives
    • Adverse event coding
  • Collaborate with Pharmacovigilance teams for:
    • SAE review
    • Safety case assessments
    • Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE)
    • Clinical safety decision-making

Therapeutic Expertise & Scientific Advisory

  • Deliver therapeutic area and indication training to clinical teams.
  • Act as a scientific advisor for assigned studies.
  • Present at:
    • Investigator Meetings
    • Project kickoff meetings
    • Weekly operational meetings
    • Sponsor and client discussions
  • Support therapeutic and scientific strategy during business development initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Client Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Clinical Operations
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Medical Affairs
    • Project Leaders
    • Sponsors
    • Investigators
    • Business Development teams
  • Serve as a senior client-facing medical expert.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

  • Ensure alignment with:
    • ICH GCP guidelines
    • Global clinical trial regulations
    • Federal and local clinical research requirements
    • Internal SOPs and medical governance frameworks

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualification

  • Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school (Mandatory)

Eligible qualifications include:

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM
  • Equivalent internationally recognized medical qualification

Required Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of clinical medicine experience
  • Minimum 4+ years of clinical trial / Pharma / CRO / Biotech experience
  • Total 9+ years of relevant experience