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Senior Consultant Medical Affairs

Syneos Health
6+ years
INR 15-25 LPA
Gurugram, Haryana, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Summary

Syneos Health is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented professional to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients through strategic consulting engagements.

The position involves:

  • Medical Affairs strategy support

  • Research and data analysis

  • Client relationship management

  • Project management

  • Strategic recommendations development

  • Cross-functional collaboration

The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting, pharmaceutical, and analytical capabilities with an interest in Medical Affairs and related functions.


Key Responsibilities

Client Consulting & Strategy

  • Support life science organizations in addressing strategic business challenges.

  • Assist clients in improving effectiveness within specialty pharmaceutical markets.

  • Contribute to strategic recommendations and business solutions.

Medical Affairs Support

Experience in supporting or delivering:

  • KOL (Key Opinion Leader) engagement activities

  • Medical Affairs strategy initiatives

  • Medical communication support

  • Scientific engagement programs

Project Management

  • Manage project timelines and deliverables.

  • Ensure project milestones are achieved.

  • Coordinate multiple priorities and customer engagements.

  • Monitor workload and utilization targets.

Research & Analytics

  • Conduct secondary research and competitive intelligence.

  • Analyze healthcare and pharmaceutical market data.

  • Organize and validate research sources.

  • Perform data quality checks and analysis.

Client Relationship Management

  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

  • Support day-to-day customer interactions.

  • Participate in client meetings and discussions.

Business Communication

Develop client-ready:

  • PowerPoint presentations

  • Strategic reports

  • Market assessments

  • Executive summaries

  • Data-driven recommendations

Problem Solving

  • Apply hypothesis-driven thinking.

  • Conduct structured analyses.

  • Develop actionable business recommendations.

Leadership & Professional Development

  • Participate in internal leadership initiatives.

  • Support company-sponsored development programs.

  • Begin taking ownership of project leadership activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

  • Master's Degree

  • MBA

  • MSc Life Sciences

  • MPH

  • PharmD

  • Other relevant graduate degrees


Experience Required

Preferred Experience

6+ Years Experience In:

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Biotechnology Industry

  • Healthcare Consulting

  • Life Sciences Consulting

Preferred Functional Experience

  • Medical Affairs

  • Clinical Research

  • Real World Evidence (RWE)

  • Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)

  • Commercial Strategy

  • Market Access


Technical & Functional Skills

Business Skills

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Business Acumen

  • Consulting Methodologies

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Client Engagement

Analytical Skills

  • Data Analysis

  • Competitive Intelligence

  • Market Research

  • Quantitative Analysis

  • Problem Solving

Medical Affairs Knowledge

  • KOL Mapping & Engagement

  • Medical Strategy

  • Scientific Communication

  • Clinical Development Understanding

Software Skills

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Word

  • Research Databases

  • Data Visualization Tools


Soft Skills Required

Communication Skills

  • Excellent verbal communication

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Executive-level reporting

Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated

  • Action-oriented

  • Detail-oriented

  • Adaptable

  • Collaborative

Consulting Competencies

  • Client management

  • Time management

  • Critical thinking

  • Leadership potential


Industry Knowledge Preferred

Strong understanding of:

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Biotechnology Sector

  • Medical Affairs Operations

  • Clinical Development

  • Healthcare Ecosystem

  • Specialty Therapeutic Areas