Careers in Medical Affairs

Following are some of the common positions available with pharmaceutical companies in the Medical Affairs department:

• Clinical Research Physician
• Medical / Scientific Advisors
• Medical Monitor
• Medical Science Liaison
• Medical Affairs Director

Clinical Research Physician (CRP)

In the pharmaceutical industry physicians have multiple career pathways. Clinical Research Physician (CRP) is a practicing physician who thrives on working in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment of clinical research. This role offers a chance to generate proposals for managing multiple roles and allows for an unparalleled personal development opportunity with a clear career structure. A strong clinical and academic background in the area of any specific specialty and a demonstration of their ability, experience and knowledge also helps to ascend the career ladder in the industry. A Clinical Research Physician plays a number of roles and have typical accountabilities in numerous disciplines:

• To act as principal investigator for clinical trials by playing an active role
• To assist in providing scientific expertise, tactical and strategic medical input to discovery and development of the clinical project.
• To advise on safety strategy for key clinical trial designs and protocols and contribute to the core prescribing information for the product in respect of drug safety.
• To perform regular safety medical reviews and surveillance activities for assigned investigational and marketed products.
• To help in the preparation of clinical trial protocols, clinical trial reports and pharmaceutical regulatory documents.
• To instill confidence in patients, customers and colleagues.
• To Support SOP's, Good Clinical Practices, and all work processes to ensure that clinical operations unit is functioning efficiently while ensuring all the quality standards and established timelines are met.

Education:

- Medical Degree with Registration Certificate
- PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine/Clinical Research or any Good Clinical Practice Certification is preferred
- Some clinical experience in any therapeutic area is expected

Core Competencies:

- Excellent communication Skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Goal oriented with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment



Which Course/Program should I choose if I want to become a Clinical Research Physician (CRP)?

Program recommended if you wish to become a Clinical Research Physician is the Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine