Medical Affairs Lead GCC

NTS Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Medical Affairs Lead – GCC to drive medical strategy and scientific engagements in Dubai. Candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in medical affairs, with substantial leadership experience in the biotech industry. This pivotal role involves developing medical strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading clinical initiatives. The company offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare outcomes across the dynamic Gulf region. Proven track record in launching innovative therapies is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in medical affairs in biotech or pharmaceuticals.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical affairs strategy.
• Lead scientific partnerships and engagement.
• Oversee clinical research initiatives.
• Ensure launch readiness for new therapies.
• Implement medical governance frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership in medical affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical research oversight

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Job description

About NTS Group

We are NTS Group, the region’s 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.

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.

As part of this exciting expansion, they are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Medical Affairs Lead – GCC to join their regional leadership team based in Dubai. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape medical strategy, drive clinical and scientific engagement, and deliver meaningful impact across one of the fastest-growing markets in global healthcare.

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 3–5 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’d love to hear from you. Please contact NTS Group for a confidential discussion.