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Regional Medical Affairs Specialist

Abbott
Abbott
7 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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 Affairs Specialist

Company: Abbott
Location: Mumbai, India
Department: Medical and Clinical Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 7 Years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or Related Healthcare Roles
Education: Associate Degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline

About the Role
Abbott is seeking a Regional Medical Affairs Specialist to join its Medical and Clinical Affairs team in Mumbai. This position is designed for experienced professionals who possess strong expertise in medical affairs, clinical research coordination, and regulatory collaboration within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

The Regional Medical Affairs Specialist will contribute to the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical research initiatives, while supporting medical strategies for company products. The role requires collaboration with clinical investigators, regulatory teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective clinical trial management and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Job Overview
The Regional Medical Affairs Specialist functions as a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting complex medical affairs projects and clinical programs. This role involves implementing clinical protocols, coordinating clinical research activities, and ensuring proper data collection and reporting for regulatory and safety purposes.

The position also supports post-marketing clinical studies and plays an important role in maintaining scientific and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical development process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a medical affairs specialist providing scientific expertise for clinical research programs and medical initiatives.

  • Contribute to the planning, implementation, and management of clinical protocols and research activities.

  • Support the execution of clinical trials, including Phase III and Phase IV studies for company products under development or post-approval evaluation.

  • Assist in recruiting clinical investigators and collaborating on study design, timelines, and budget planning.

  • Monitor clinical study progress and ensure adherence to approved research protocols and regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate investigator meetings, site initiations, and collaborative research studies.

  • Oversee the collection, review, and management of clinical trial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Participate in adverse event reporting and pharmacovigilance activities related to clinical trials.

  • Provide data and reporting support for submissions to regulatory authorities.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful completion of clinical studies.

  • Act as a scientific liaison when working with external organizations or partners under licensing agreements.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of medical affairs functions, clinical trial management, and pharmaceutical research processes.

  • Knowledge of clinical research protocols, regulatory guidelines, and safety monitoring practices.

  • Ability to manage complex medical projects and support cross-functional collaboration.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in clinical data evaluation and reporting.

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to adapt to evolving medical strategies and develop innovative approaches to complex challenges.

Professional Requirements

  • Minimum of seven years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related healthcare roles.

  • Educational background in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related healthcare fields.

  • Experience working with clinical investigators, research sites, and regulatory authorities.

  • Familiarity with adverse event reporting, safety monitoring, and clinical data management processes.

Career Opportunity
This role provides an opportunity to work on advanced clinical research initiatives and contribute to the development and lifecycle management of innovative healthcare products. Professionals in this role gain valuable exposure to global clinical research practices, regulatory environments, and strategic medical affairs programs.

Job Location
Mumbai, India.