Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs

Company: Sun Pharma
Location: Princeton Junction
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. Job Summary: Reporting into the CEO, the Vice President (VP) Medical Affairs will be tasked with building a quality Medical Affairs organization focused on maximizing patient benefit from the company’s branded therapies through ensuring their safe and appropriate use. The chosen candidate will play a key role in the clinical and commercial development of the company’s branded products with purview over strategic guidance of activities related to KOL relationships, company sponsored non-registration trials, publications and investigator sponsored trials. In addition, the SVP will work closely with the leadership of the company’s Clinical Research, Commercial and Product Management functions worldwide to support optimal life cycle management of all branded products. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Commercial, Clinical Research and Product Management to set the strategic direction for all franchises and branded therapies (biologics, specialty dermatology, medical dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology). Build the evolution of the global and US business strategy to expand on the increasing number of assets and impact to the overall organization. Generate and foster relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL) to support growth and development of the portfolio, pipelines, and unmet patient needs. This networking will support broader strategy development. Recruit and manage the Medical Affairs team to support a growing product portfolio. The team will provide KOL outreach, manage Investigator Initiated study selection and execution, and provide appropriate and complete responses to requests for medical information, both on and off label. All activities will be carried out in strict compliance with all federal regulations. Oversee a team of direct reports, including medical communication & publications, medical information, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), and field medical. Set up publication strategy and oversee management of publication planning and execution to ensure that all data on company products generated by company or investigator sponsored studies is publicly presented in an appropriate and timely fashion and in a fair and balanced manner. Oversee management of funding for Continuing Medical Education (CME), grants, and sponsorships to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately to activities consistent with the clinical development and commercial objectives of the business, and that review and approval processes are in place to maintain strict compliance with all federal regulations. Oversee the management of Investigator Sponsored Studies to ensure that the strategy is clearly defined and consistent with the clinical development strategy objectives for each product, and that appropriate processes are in place for review, approval, management, and support of studies while maintaining investigator independence. Responsibility and accountability for the financial management and reporting requirements for Medical Affairs function. Qualifications: MD (or MD, PhD), or PharmD with substantial experience; Board certification not required. 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Strategic direction in immunology, Dermatology, Rheumatology and or Gastro areas Experience in biologics. Excellent communication and management skills are essential. Candidate must be a strong collaborator especially with the Commercial organization. Candidates should have experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work cross functionally with all levels to perform job duties. Proficient in the use of desktop applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point. Travel will be expected at a minimum of 25% 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). We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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