Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead - Dermatology

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries$243K — $297K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD, PhD, or PharmD in Medicine, Dermatology, Immunology, or a related biomedical discipline required (PharmD candidates not considered).
  • Minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with significant Global Medical Affairs experience.
  • Proven expertise in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune skin diseases is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing global medical strategy.
  • Strong background in Real-World Evidence (RWE), publications, and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement is critical.
  • Experience with global product launches and lifecycle management is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global medical strategy for the dermatology portfolio.
  • Lead lifecycle management and indication expansion initiatives.
  • Drive research efforts including Real-World Evidence and investigator-initiated studies.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with global Key Opinion Leaders.
  • Facilitate scientific advisory boards and represent Medical Affairs at international conferences.
  • Oversee the publication strategy and scientific communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Commercial, and Regulatory.
  • Ensure compliance with medical governance and scientific standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Various paid time off including vacation and sick time.
Full Job Description
Senior Medical Director - Global Medical Affairs Lead (GMAL), Dermatology

Position Summary

Sun Pharma is seeking an experienced and strategic medical leader to support the continued expansion of its Global Medical Affairs organization within Dermatology. This contract position will provide global medical leadership for the dermatology portfolio, with primary responsibility for tildrakizumab (IL-23 inhibitor) across plaque psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and future inflammatory and autoimmune dermatology indications. The incumbent will lead global medical strategy, evidence generation, scientific engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute global medical strategy for the dermatology portfolio.
• Lead lifecycle management and indication expansion strategies.
• Drive Real-World Evidence (RWE), investigator-initiated studies, registries, and outcomes research.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global Key Opinion Leaders.
• Lead scientific advisory boards and represent Medical Affairs at international congresses.
• Oversee publication strategy and scientific communications.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, HEOR, Safety, Medical Information, and regional Medical Affairs teams.
• Ensure compliance with global medical governance and scientific standards.

Required Qualifications

Education
• MD, PhD of PharmD in Medicine, Dermatology, Immunology, or related biomedical discipline.
• PharmD candidates will not be considered.

Experience
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
• Significant Global Medical Affairs leadership experience.
• Expertise in psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune skin diseases, inflammatory or dermatology is required.
• Demonstrated experience developing global medical strategy is required.
• Strong background in RWE, evidence generation, publications, and KOL engagement is required.
• Experience supporting global product launches and lifecycle management is required.

Preferred Experience
• Experience with IL-23 inhibitors or biologics in dermatology/immunology is preferred
• Global matrix leadership across multiple regions is preferred.
• Familiarity with dermatology treatment guidelines and evolving standards of care is preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic Medical Leadership; Global Medical Affairs; Dermatology; Immunology; RWE; Scientific Communications; Publication Strategy; KOL Engagement; Cross-functional Leadership; Medical Governance; Executive Presence.

Travel

Approximately 30-40% global travel.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $243,000 to $297,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).

About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) primarily in India and the United States. The company offers formulations in various therapeutic areas, such as cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, gastroenterology, diabetology, and respiratory. It also provides APIs such as warfarin, carbamazepine, etodolac, and clorazepate, as well as anti-cancers, steroids, peptides, sex hormones, and controlled substances. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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