Deputy Manager Medical Manager - Hospitals

Job Description: Deputy Manager Medical Manager – Hospitals (Anti‑infectives / Antibiotics)

Location: Mumbai

Function: Medical Affairs – Hospitals Division

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid: Field + Head Office)

Role Summary

The Associate Medical Manager – Hospitals will support the Medical Affairs function for the Anti‑infectives portfolio, with a key focus on upcoming antibiotics launches in the hospital segment.

This role is a hybrid position , involving approximately 7–8 days/month of field work (FW) focused on scientific engagement with hospital-based stakeholders, with the remaining time in the Head Office (HO) supporting strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The incumbent will contribute to scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and launch excellence , ensuring ethical and compliant dissemination of medical information to support optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Scientific & Medical Expertise

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• Develop strong expertise in anti-infectives/antibiotics , including mechanism of action, resistance patterns, treatment guidelines, and clinical data.
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• Provide high-quality scientific support to internal teams (marketing, sales, market access) and external stakeholders.
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• Stay updated on emerging resistance trends, stewardship practices, and hospital protocols .
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• Support development and delivery of scientific training programs for internal stakeholders.
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2. Field Medical Engagement (Hospitals Focus)

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• Conduct 7–8 days/month of field visits to engage with:
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• Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
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• Infectious disease specialists
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• Intensivists, microbiologists, and hospital pharmacists
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• Drive scientific discussions on antibiotic usage, resistance, and appropriate patient selection.
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• Support pre-launch and launch activities through scientific positioning of products.
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• Gather insights from field interactions to refine medical and brand strategies.
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3. Stakeholder Engagement & Medical Communication

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• Build and maintain relationships with hospital-based HCPs, KOLs, and institutions .
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• Support and/or independently conduct:
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• Advisory boards
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• Round table meetings
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• Scientific speaker programs
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• Deliver presentations at CMEs, conferences, and hospital scientific meetings .
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• Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant communication of scientific information.
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4. Medical Strategy & Launch Support

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• Contribute to medical launch planning for new antibiotics in the hospital segment.
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• Provide medical inputs for:
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• Brand strategy
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• Scientific campaigns
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• Value communication (clinical differentiation, stewardship relevance)
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• Support generation of real-world evidence (RWE) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS) where applicable.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on launch readiness and execution .
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5. Evidence Generation & Insights

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• Identify gaps in clinical evidence and support data-generation initiatives.
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• Collect and synthesize field insights on treatment practices, resistance patterns, and unmet needs.
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• Support publication planning and scientific content development .
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6. Compliance & Ethical Standards

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• Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements . [1]
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• Review promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy and compliance .
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• Maintain strict adherence to antibiotic stewardship principles in all communications.
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Key Requirements

Education

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• MBBS / MD / PharmD / PhD
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Experience

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• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs , specifically in:
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• Anti-infectives / Antibiotics
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• Hospital-focused roles preferred
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• Experience in launch support or pre-launch activities is highly desirable.
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Core Competencies

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• Strong understanding of:
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• Antibiotic therapy and resistance mechanisms
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• Hospital treatment protocols and stewardship programs
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• Proven ability to engage with hospital KOLs and multidisciplinary stakeholders
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• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills
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• Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively
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• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
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Behavioral Skills

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• High scientific curiosity and learning agility
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• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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• Ability to work in a matrix and cross-functional environment
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• Willingness to travel for field work (7–8 days/month)
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Why Join Us?

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• Opportunity to be part of a high-impact antibiotics launch in a critical therapeutic area
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• Exposure to hospital ecosystem and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
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• Collaborative environment with opportunities to grow into a full Medical Manager role
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• Contribute to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and improving patient outcomes
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