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Who We Are 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 more than 40.000 employees around the globe, we provide high-quality, affordable 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, and are rapidly ramping up their presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. Values At Sun Pharma our core values—Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Innovation—are part of our unique culture, known as Sunology. We are empowering our employees to create their “Own Sunshine”. We believe in being Better Everyday by investing on 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. Overall Job Purpose 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, and delivering scientific publications, congress posters, and presentations in collaboration with KOLs. As the medical expert for the product, the MM provides medical and scientific education to KOLs and field colleagues through presentations, training, and ongoing scientific support. The MM also develops medical content and provides strategic briefings for KOLs attending congresses. In addition, the MM partners 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, • Develop links with and support national networks in the therapeutic area, • In collaboration with Market Access, ensure product Access and in local guidelines, • Organizing local Advisory Boards (content, objectives, speakers, attendees), • Local publications and congress posters within strategy of the product, • First medical HCP contact at Congresses and symposia,, • Content input, 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, • Develop medical training decks and give medical training for commercial colleagues in the field on disease and product, • Medical scientific and strategic input on Marketing projects and materials in collaboration with Marketing Manager, • Ensure all Medical and Marketing projects, materials and presentations are compliant to 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 Pharmaceutical Industry Technical skills/job specific competencies • Mandatory - Fluent in English, • Setting up and run Medical projects, • Good developed influential skills use 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 part 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 mind-set and identifies opportunities and ways to stay ahead of competition

NPI Consultant – Biotech (Drug-Device Combination Product) I’m currently supporting an innovative and rapidly growing biotech organisation in the search for an NPI Consultant to support a key programme within respiratory drug-device combination products. The role This is a hands-on NPI position focused on supporting the introduction and development of a complex combination product. You will work cross-functionally with technical, quality, and development teams to ensure smooth progression through key development milestones. Key responsibilities • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across development programmes, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain, • Ensure alignment between product development, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements, • Contribute to planning and execution of development and scale-up activities, • Support documentation and processes required for clinical-stage products Requirements • Strong experience in NPI within biotech, pharma, or medical devices, • Experience working with drug-device combination products (highly desirable), • Background supporting clinical-stage development programmes, • Solid understanding of GxP environments and product lifecycle development, • Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Finlay Keyworth (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information: E: