Medical Affairs Lead GCC

Ntsrecruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company is seeking a Medical Affairs Lead GCC to drive medical strategy across multiple therapy areas in the Gulf region. This role demands a scientifically driven leader with over 10 years in medical affairs, ideally with experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors. The candidate will be responsible for shaping strategic partnerships, overseeing clinical research, and leading a team of medical professionals to enhance patient access to innovative therapies. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in medical affairs within biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
• At least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience launching specialty or biologic therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional medical affairs strategy.
• Lead scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare providers.
• Oversee clinical research initiatives.
• Ensure launch readiness for new therapies.
• Implement medical governance frameworks.
• Lead a high-performing medical affairs team.
• Engage in shaping clinical practice and payer decision-making.

Skills

Leadership in medical affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical development expertise

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Fluency in English

Arabic fluency

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Job description

Job Description

We are NTS Group the region leading Executive Search Outplacement and Career Transition firm across the Middle East. With over 25 years of local expertise and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for both clients and candidates we have built a reputation as a trusted partner for many of the world’s most respected organisations.

About NTS Group

Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London and Singapore we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to support businesses and leaders at every stage of their growth journey. These include Contingency and Executive Search campaigns, Outplacement and Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development and our award‑winning Executive Career Transition Programs.

About the Company

Our client is a global biotechnology leader dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies that transform the lives of patients worldwide. With a rapidly expanding portfolio across oncology, immunology, rare diseases and specialty care the company is entering a new chapter of growth across the Middle East with the GCC region identified as a key strategic priority.

The Role

The Medical Affairs Lead GCC will play a critical role in shaping and executing the medical strategy across multiple therapy areas and markets. Reporting into the Regional Medical Director you will lead a team of medical professionals, build strategic partnerships with healthcare stakeholders and ensure the successful launch positioning and lifecycle management of innovative therapies across the Gulf region.

This is a highly strategic and visible leadership position that requires deep scientific expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to influence across complex stakeholder networks from regulatory bodies and payers to key opinion leaders and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute the regional medical affairs strategy to support portfolio growth, patient access and clinical adoption across the GCC.
• Scientific Engagement: Lead scientific exchange and build trusted partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers and regulatory authorities.
• Evidence Generation: Oversee clinical research initiatives including investigator-initiated studies, real‑world evidence programs and non‑interventional research to support medical and market objectives.
• Launch Excellence: Partner cross‑functionally to ensure launch readiness for new therapies, providing strategic medical input into commercial access and regulatory plans.
• Medical Governance & Compliance: Implement robust medical governance frameworks to ensure ethical engagement, compliance with regulations and scientific integrity.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build, inspire and lead a high‑performing medical affairs team fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Influence: Represent the company at key medical and scientific forums, shaping policy, clinical practice and payer decision‑making through impactful engagement and thought leadership.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dynamic, scientifically driven leader with a strong track record of success in medical affairs within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep therapeutic expertise, regional market knowledge and the strategic acumen to translate science into impactful medical strategy.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in medical affairs within biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies with at least 35 years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD or PhD strongly preferred).
• Proven experience leading medical strategy, stakeholder engagement and evidence generation in the GCC or wider MEA region.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements and market access dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional decision‑making and operate effectively in a matrix global organisation.
• Experience launching specialty or biologic therapies is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Why This Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global biotech innovator during a period of rapid regional growth and scientific advancement. As Medical Affairs Lead GCC you will shape the medical strategy for breakthrough therapies, strengthen healthcare partnerships and directly contribute to improving patient outcomes across one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the world.

How to Apply

If you are an accomplished medical affairs leader ready to make a meaningful impact and accelerate your career with a global biotech leader we would love to hear from you. Please contact NTS Group for a confidential discussion.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

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