Medical Advisor

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Full-time (Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

About Client Partner

Our client is a premier, highly respected healthcare and pharmaceutical organization in Sri Lanka, representing world-class global multinational pharmaceutical corporations (MNCs). The enterprise combines commercialization excellence with scientific engagement to advance clinical outcomes across Sri Lanka.

About the Role

We are seeking dynamic, motivated medical doctors (MBBS) to join the Medical Affairs division as a Medical Advisor. This is an entry-level to junior position ideal for medical graduates seeking to transition from hospital clinical practice into the pharmaceutical industry, global medical affairs, and corporate healthcare leadership. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development will be provided to the selected candidate.

The role serves as a vital scientific bridge between global principal brands and local healthcare professionals (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), driving scientific exchange, medical education, brand strategy support, and internal clinical training.

Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement & KOL Relationship Building: Engage with leading Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and clinical specialists to facilitate high-level scientific dialogue, discuss clinical trial data, and support advisory boards.
Medical Strategy & Product Launch Support: Partner with internal marketing and commercial teams to provide scientific input for brand strategies, educational campaigns, and launch plans aligned with global MNC standards.
Internal Scientific Training: Conduct structured medical and scientific training sessions for internal sales, marketing, and field teams to build deep therapeutic and clinical knowledge across the organization.
Continuous Medical Education & Global Alignment: Participate in specialized global training programs provided by principal MNC partners to stay abreast of the latest clinical guidelines, research literature, and treatment protocols.
Field Engagement & Island-wide Coverage: Represent the organization at medical symposiums, clinical meetings, academic gatherings, and hospital visits (involving occasional travel across Sri Lanka).

Requirements

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent recognized medical degree is mandatory.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1 year of medical internship or hospital clinical practice experience is mandatory. Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is not required, as full role training will be provided.
Scientific Communication: Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex clinical data with confidence and clarity.
Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence, professional presentation, and the ability to build rapport with medical specialists, academics, and internal corporate stakeholders.
Work Schedule & Mobility: Willingness to work a structured corporate schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with flexibility for travel across the island for medical meetings.

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging depending on the clinical and professional background.
Dedicated Vehicle Allowance and Fuel Entitlement.
Structured, hands-on training program for doctors transitioning from clinical practice to the corporate pharmaceutical sector.
Direct exposure to world-renowned global pharmaceutical principal brands and international medical affairs networks.

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