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Regional Medical Advisor

Abbott
Abbott
3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, 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, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Regional Medical Advisor – Mumbai, India

Location: Mumbai, India
Company: Abbott EPD
Department: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site (Field-based)
Reporting To: Senior Manager RMA / Head RMA


Job Summary

Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is hiring a Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) based in Mumbai, India. This field-based role supports medical and scientific engagement activities, clinical study oversight, and key opinion leader (KOL) relationship management in the assigned therapeutic area. The RMA works cross-functionally with medical, commercial, and research teams to support high-impact therapy shaping, post-marketing studies, and real-world data collection—contributing to Abbott’s mission of advancing evidence-based healthcare.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain credible relationships with KOLs, physicians, and healthcare professionals

  • Deliver unbiased scientific information and presentations to healthcare professionals

  • Provide scientific support for internal teams and external stakeholders across medical affairs and commercial functions

  • Ideate and execute high science educational activities to shape therapeutic landscapes

  • Support post-marketing clinical projects and investigator-initiated studies (IIS)

  • Gather medical insights and contribute to brand planning and new product strategies

  • Participate in scientific congresses and summarize key insights for internal teams

  • Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, national laws, global regulations, and ethical standards

  • Facilitate compassionate use/named-patient programs, as applicable

  • Support digital HCP/patient engagement and real-world data initiatives

  • Assist in identifying and onboarding suitable investigators for clinical or educational collaborations


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Pharmacology or Allied Sciences (preferred)

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or pharmacology

  • Sound knowledge of clinical research methodology, regulatory guidelines, and scientific writing

  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills with external and internal stakeholders

  • High ethical integrity, compliance orientation, and scientific accuracy

  • Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written skills

  • Ability to travel frequently across the assigned geography


Technical & Core Competencies

  • Therapeutic Area Expertise – Scientific understanding of assigned product(s) and therapy

  • Compliance & Ethics – Adherence to local/global regulatory frameworks and SOPs

  • Strategic Insight – Ability to gather insights, analyze competitor intelligence, and support brand strategy

  • Initiative & Innovation – Self-starter, capable of generating novel solutions and scientific approaches

  • Adaptability & Problem-Solving – Ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

  • Team Collaboration – Work effectively with clinical ops, sales, marketing, and medical teams


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive industry-aligned compensation package

  • Professional development and learning opportunities across global teams

  • Exposure to cutting-edge medical and clinical science

  • Opportunity to shape real-world outcomes in patient care and therapeutic awareness

  • Career pathways toward Medical Advisor, Affiliate Medical Head, or Strategic Medical Affairs roles


Company Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Through its Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD), Abbott delivers high-quality, trusted medicines to patients in more than 100 countries. With a strong presence in India, Abbott EPD supports continuous innovation in medical science, clinical research, and evidence-based therapeutic advancement.


Work Mode

On-site (Field-based) – Frequent regional travel expected.


Call to Action

If you're passionate about clinical research, scientific exchange, and advancing therapy in India, apply today to become a part of Abbott’s Regional Medical Affairs team.