Medical Director Affairs & Relations

CLIN BIOSCIENCES; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Medical Affairs professional to lead strategy and compliance for key therapeutic areas in the UAE and Gulf region. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences and 2-5+ years of experience in medical affairs or clinical development, driving initiatives that impact patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Education in life sciences or medicine is essential.
• Experience of 2-5+ years in medical affairs or regulatory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs strategy across UAE and Gulf region.
• Establish relationships with KOLs, hospitals, and providers.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory standards.

Skills

Medical Affairs Strategy

Relationship Building

Compliance

Scientific Content Development

Risk-Benefit Evaluation

Education

MBBS / MD / PharmD or PhD

Board certification in a relevant area

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the medical affairs strategy for assigned therapeutic areas, products, and business units across the UAE and Gulf region.
• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, hospitals, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and healthcare providers.
• Guide and approve the development of scientific content, publications, CME programs, and promotional review.
• Serve as the primary medical representative at industry conferences, advisory boards, and strategic partnerships.
• Support regulatory and market access teams with clinical insights and evidence generation activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory standards, company SOPs, and international medical affairs codes.
• Collaborate with pharmacovigilance and quality teams for risk-benefit evaluations and safety communications.
• Drive initiatives in medical education, scientific exchange, and field force training.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: MBBS / MD / PharmD or PhD in life sciences or medicine (required)

• Board certification or specialization in a relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

• Experience: 2-5+ years in medical affairs, clinical development, or regulatory-medical strategy.

Interested candidates can share their CV via WhatsApp or call to 9342735755.