Medical Manager (Ophthalmology) in Leeds

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of US$6 billion. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities and over 40,000 employees globally, we provide high-quality, affordable medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market and is rapidly ramping up its presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology, and onco-dermatology.

At Sun Pharma, our core values—Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Innovation—are part of our unique culture, known as Sunology. We empower our employees to create their “Own Sunshine”. We believe in being Better Everyday by investing in lifelong learning, Taking Charge by owning our impact, and Thriving Together in a workplace where collaboration is encouraged. We are committed to being an inclusive and equitable employer, valuing diverse perspectives and creating an environment where all individuals feel respected, heard, and inspired to bring their best selves to work.

The Medical Manager Ophthalmology (MM) is responsible for leading Medical Affairs activities in the UK for a branded Ophthalmology product in the post-launch phase. In alignment with the Brand Strategy and medical Plan, the MM works closely with UK Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to drive scientific engagement and ensure high-quality medical support. Key responsibilities include:

• Initiating and managing clinical research projects
• Organizing national advisory boards
• Delivering scientific publications, congress posters, and presentations in collaboration with KOLs
• Providing medical and scientific education to KOLs and field colleagues through presentations, training, and ongoing scientific support
• Developing medical content and providing strategic briefings for KOLs attending congresses
• Partnering closely with the Marketing Manager, offering medical insights and content to support marketing materials and projects while ensuring strict adherence to pharmaceutical industry codes and compliance standards

Major tasks & responsibilities (70% field):

• Strategic plan development in close collaboration with Marketing and Head Medical Affairs
• Execution of the Medical Affairs launch strategy plan at country level
• Mapping and management of KOLs on the disease
• Developing links with and supporting national networks in the therapeutic area
• In collaboration with Market Access, ensuring product access and local guidelines
• Organizing local Advisory Boards (content, objectives, speakers, attendees)
• Local publications and congress posters within the strategy of the product
• First medical HCP contact at Congresses and symposia, providing medical slide decks, briefing KOLs for congress and symposia presentations within brand strategy
• Medical information on requests to HCPs and medical presentations to HCPs within brand strategy
• Handling Investigator-Initiated trials (IIT): Internal approval and contracting
• Approval of contracts for external (consultancy/speaker) activities with HCPs
• Developing medical training decks and giving medical training for commercial colleagues in the field on disease and product
• Providing medical scientific and strategic input on Marketing projects and materials in collaboration with the Marketing Manager
• Ensuring all Medical and Marketing projects, materials, and presentations are compliant with pharmaceutical codes

Education Qualifications:

• (Bio) medical (scientific) academic degree
• Training in the code of Pharmaceutical Compliance rules
• Presentation and training skills

Work experience:

• Minimum of five years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ophthalmology network and experience
• Strategic and operational experience in launch activities
• Experience in Marketing and/or Commercial function in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Technical skills/job specific competencies:

• Fluent in English
• Setting up and running Medical projects
• Well-developed influential skills used internally and internationally in the medical field
• Outgoing personality, likes to interact with people, being in the field
• Goal-oriented and strategic thinking
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry codes
• Good collaboration with Marketing and Sales colleagues
• Good sense of the Brand strategy and follow-up in all projects
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Flexibility and patience
• Positive creative mindset to challenges

Accountability:

• Takes responsibility and owns up to all activities and personal actions
• Executes with agility, without compromising on core values
• Follows through and implements agreed decisions within agreed timelines consistently
• Takes responsibility for personal and team actions, and learns from past mistakes
• Clearly defines accountability within the team and drives them to achieve high performance standards

Collaboration:

• Builds strong internal networks and communicates across departments and functions to meet business objectives
• Proactively contributes to the success of other departments and shares credit
• Does not hesitate to seek help
• Focuses on overall business value to Sun over own department/function
• Is culturally sensitive and comfortable working in a global context

Customer Centricity:

• Understands and responds to customer/stakeholder needs
• Develops positive long-term relationships with customers/stakeholders
• Displays an entrepreneurial mindset and identifies opportunities and ways to stay ahead of competition