Manager Medical Affairs

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

At Galderma we’re unique and we embrace difference. 

Whether it’s the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Aesthetics, Consumer, and Prescription products; or our commitment to recognising and rewarding people for the contribution they make – working here isn’t like anywhere else.  

Job Title: Medical Affairs Manager

Location: Mumbai

Job Description:

Galderma is currently hiring a Medical Affairs Manager for India and South Asia. Under the overall guidance and supervision of Medical Affairs - Head. This role as an individual contributor will ensure effective and up-to-date communication of scientific data through external engagements enabling healthcare professionals and health decision makers to bring relevant healthcare solutions to their patients, Bring medical and technical expertise to the relevant brand teams, and other internal business partners of 3 business units (Prescription, Consumer and Aesthetics) with specific focus on Prescription and Consumer business.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Management of medical plans:

• Implement country medical strategy and plans in line with the regional/global medical strategy, to ensure country level priorities and needs.

  
  

• Partner with country commercial team to develop and implement medico[1]marketing plans to ensure continued success and competitive leadership of Galderma products.

  
  

• Provide proactive input and reactive support to the R&D development strategy and projects according to country needs for success of new product launches.

  
  

• Maintain and monitor the medical plan, reporting and budget expenditures.

  
  

Medical Training:

• Develop training materials and deliver disease and product training to commercial and sales partners.

  
  

• Act as speaker for the disease area and scientific knowledge of Galderma portfolio.

  
  

Review & approval of Promotional and non-promotional materials:

• Manage the integrity and accuracy of scientific and medical data communication both internally and externally for promotional and non[1]promotional purposes

  
  

• Review and approval of medical, promotional, market access and other information materials for country consumption.

  
  

• Contribute to claims’ development strategies and implementations for new and marketed products.

  
  

Management of Medical Information and Inquiries:

• Manage and response to HCPs and customer medical inquiries and information activities related to Galderma’s products in accordance with regional /local model, referencing global standard responses.

  
  

Evidence Generation and Data dissemination:

• Responsible for the local clinical evidence generation strategy and communication plans.

  
  

• Manage investigator- initiated studies (IIT) and support facilitation of IIT and other local clinical trials (e.g. Phase III & Phase IV), including oversight and management of CRO.

  
  

• Communicate actively with internal and external stakeholders on current and new medical scientific data.

  
  

Medical education and scientific engagements:

• Lead and organize scientific engagements and medical education and professional development of experts (e.g. advisory boards, medical symposiums).

  
  

• Provide medical and scientific expertise to support product launches, key scientific meetings, relationship management with leading research physicians and critical evaluation of current literature.

  
  

KOL and Medical Society Engagement and Development plans:

• Develop KOL and Medical Societies Management Program.

  
  

•  Interact with KOLs and healthcare decision makers at scientific meetings and other medical forums.

  
  

• Engage in scientific exchange with KOLs to obtain input on disease landscape, current data, and evidence gaps for Galderma marketed and development stage products.

  
  

• Track treatment guidelines and conduct peer to peer scientific discussions to maintain a reliable presence with KOLs and develop professional relationships.

  
  

• Serve as a resource for scientific expert to provide inputs on external medical society collaboration and partnerships.

  
  

• Establish and maintain professional and credible relationships with KOL key and academic centers/centers of excellence.

  
  

•  Partner with academic centers, teaching institutions/universities to develop education programs, trainings and professional development of experts.

  
  

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Lead on continual critical evaluation of engagements in relations to HCPs and Healthcare organizations (e.g. grants, sponsorships) in India to ensure that it is consistent with both, the internal policies & local regulations, proactively identify challenges, and develop contingency plans to meet them.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Medical Degree with minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience within pharmaceutical industry.

  
  

• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization, promotion, and applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines

  
  

• Knowledge of Dermatology therapy area and local regulations preferred.

  
  

• Knowledge of the overall drug, device and cosmetic discovery, development and commercialization process.

  
  

• Experience with risk management and HCP compliance preferred.

  
  

• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage highly trained medical, scientific and technical professionals preferred.

  
  

• Experience in development and implementation of clinical trials.

  
  

• Experience in the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation and clinical relevance.

  
  

• Experience in writing clinical publication and delivery of scientific presentations.

  
  

• Relationships with external KOLs and thought leaders.

  
  

• Skills:
  a) Superior communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
  b) Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with sound medical judgment and decision-making ability
  c) Ability to proactively predict issues, problem-solving skills, with result orientation
  d) Strong Interpersonal skills, with ability to work within immediate and extended teams