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We understand that you are looking for growth in your career at this point and we would love for you to join us in our journey and grow with us. At Indegene, our roles come with the excitement you require at this stage of your career while providing the reliability you seek. We believe in creating leaders of tomorrow and mentor our team to help them grow and nurture them as people managers and account managers.

We are a rapidly growing global organization and are scouting for the best talent for this phase of growth. With us, you are at the intersection of two of the most exciting industries: healthcare and technology. We offer global opportunities with fast-track careers while you work with a team that is fueled by purpose. This combination will lead to a truly differentiated experience for you.

If this excites you, then apply below.

• Position : Director - Medical Communications
• Location : US (remote)
• Working hours: EST
• Travel: Once a Month

• Objective : We are seeking a highly experienced Medical Director to join our Medical Affairs team. This individual will provide strategic scientific leadership and ensure the development of accurate, high-quality, and compliant scientific content across multiple communication channels. The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (based in US, Europe & India) and external clients, serving as the key medical expert to guide strategy and execution.
• While the immediate focus will be on supporting an upcoming ADHD launch, this role will also extend to other therapeutic areas (TAs), providing scientific expertise and strategic input for a broad range of client initiatives. The position will report to the VP Medical Affairs and Head of Medical Strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scientific Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate closely with client teams and offshore colleagues to ensure alignment on overall content strategy, scientific narrative, and messaging flow. Act as a key liaison between internal and client teams, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and delivery of high-quality content.
• Serve as the primary medical/scientific expert to lead the development and execution of multi-year global medical strategy for the specified product/TA, appropriately aligned with overall product/brand strategy.

• Work with pharmaceutical Medical Affairs teams during congresses, product launches, and key data releases and coordinate and lead on prioritization of medical communication deliverables. Support strategic planning for publications, medical education, and other non-promotional scientific activities.
• Provide therapeutic area leadership in key TAs including (but not restricted to) neurology, oncology, respiratory, cardiovascular, rare diseases etc.

Content Development & Review

• Research, develop, and review materials to ensure scientific accuracy, appropriate contextualization, fair balance, audience suitability of content, and compliance with quality standards.
• Review and/or develop medical and scientific documents, including (but not limited to) publications, slide decks, scientific platforms, medical meeting materials, abstracts, newsletters, posters, videos, infographics, medical information letters etc.
• Participate in meetings for development, review, and maintenance of key Medical Affairs deliverables in collaboration with Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Understanding of review platforms such as Veeva for analysis and tracking of medical communications documents.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Regulatory to ensure proper and ethical interactions between Global Medical Affairs personnel and external stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams (medical writers, project managers, creative team) based in India to deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.
• Act as a key liaison with client stakeholders, including Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• Provide medical insights to inform advisory boards, KOL engagement strategies, and pre-launch/launch initiatives.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide training, mentoring, and consulting support to internal and cross functional teams on therapy area, processes, platforms etc.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to the offshore writing teams to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance across deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to latest trends in application of newer technologies and platforms related to the domain to build competencies.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• A medical degree/advanced Life Science degree with prior experience of working with or within the life sciences industry; medical communications agency in scientific/medical role
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs/Medical Communications within the pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years in ADHD or related CNS disorders.
• Proven track record in publications planning and execution as per GPP and ICMJE guidelines.
• Familiarity with medical strategy development, KOL engagement, and congress activities.
• Experience in launch strategies across major markets is required
• Experience in the disease area of interest through clinical experience or biopharmaceutical experience is preferred
• CMPP or other medical writing, medical communications, or Medical Affairs certification would be an advantage

Attributes:

• Strategic thinking and ability to synthesize scientific and clinical data into impactful communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data with clarity
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across diverse functions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment with multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance.
• Understanding of Indian Contexts/Ecosystem

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Indegene is proud to be an Equal Employment Employer and is committed to the culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical ability, or any other characteristics. All employment decisions, from hiring to separation, will be based on business requirements, candidate’s merit and qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics.