Sr. Manager Medical Affairs

Based in Karachi, this leadership role offers the opportunity to drive strategic direction for Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Compliance functions within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. The position requires ensuring scientific excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices. The successful candidate will lead medical strategy development, key opinion leader (KOL) engagement, evidence generation, pharmacovigilance oversight, and compliance programs, while fostering cross-functional collaboration to support overall business objectives and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Affairs Strategy & Scientific Leadership: Lead the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies across designated therapeutic areas. Provide scientific guidance throughout the product lifecycle, including medical education, KOL engagement, evidence generation, and medical information services. Review promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with business goals.

Team & Operational Management: Manage and develop teams within Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Compliance through effective performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Allocate resources efficiently, set clear objectives, monitor team performance, and cultivate a high-performing culture. Oversee departmental budgets, projects, and vendor relationships, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, HR, and external stakeholders to provide expert medical, safety, and compliance guidance. Build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, regulatory authorities, and professional societies to enhance scientific credibility and support organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

- Pharm-D degree (mandatory)
- 5 to 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within Medical Affairs
- Proven track record in KOL engagement and medical strategy development
- Experience in people management and team leadership

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA (desirable)
- MBBS (desirable)

Skills and Competencies

- Ability to manage sensitive issues with confidentiality and integrity
- Strong resilience and capacity to handle stressful situations
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Effective collaboration and teamwork skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Proficient stakeholder management with a results-driven approach
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platforms, including PowerApps and SharePoint
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Versatile, proactive, and assertive mindset
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Solid project management capabilities
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset
- Strong advisory and relationship-building skills

Organizational Values

- Commitment to building products that inspire pride
- Passionate, agile, and courageous work culture
- Continuous pursuit of improvement
- Patient wellbeing as the core focus
- Dedication to improving quality of life for the communities served
- Creating opportunities for partners to thrive

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a patient-centric organization that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and effective leader, ready to make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes.