Medical Science Liaison - GCC

Viatris Middle East Fz-Llc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to enhance healthcare collaboration across the GCC. This role offers the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals, providing vital medical information and fostering partnerships to support clinical research. You will be instrumental in developing in-country clinical plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering training to internal teams. Join a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and offers competitive salaries and benefits, where your contributions can significantly impact patient health outcomes and drive innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of medical or commercial affairs experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Doctorate or Bachelor's in Medicine or Clinical Pharmacist required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contact for healthcare professionals providing medical information.
• Support clinical research activities and compliance with regulations.
• Train internal teams and ensure adherence to business policies.

Skills

Medical Expertise

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Bachelor in Medicine

Clinical Pharmacist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VIATRIS MIDDLE EAST FZLLC

At VIATRIS we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:

1. Access Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
2. Leadership Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
3. Partnership Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Medical Science Liaison (GCC) role will make an impact:

Summary

Scientific Exchange and Medical Expertise: Serve as a key point of contact for healthcare professionals (HCPs) providing accurate medical and scientific information on Viatris pipeline products. Effectively communicate and manage drug safety issues and foster strong partnerships with HCPs to support medical and scientific collaboration.

Clinical and Research Support: Contribute to the development of in-country clinical plans. Support clinical research activities including study feasibility site identification and coordination while ensuring compliance with regulations and Viatris policies.

Training and Compliance: Provide training to internal teams such as Sales Representatives and ensure all activities adhere to Viatris business policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Facilitate expanded access programs and named patient supply initiatives in alignment with ethical and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

Key role will be to identify and foster constructive relationships by providing deep medical & scientific expertise to support healthcare professionals, professional associations, patient advocacy groups, and other relevant decision makers pertaining to Viatris products. These include the following responsibilities:

1. To acquire and maintain in-depth scientific expertise of Viatris medicines within nominated therapy area as well as of key competitors (including those in R&D).
2. To provide medical and scientific information to HCPs and other healthcare stakeholders in GCC countries. Interactions will be in-person and/or remotely via scientific data presentation on new products or those in development.
3. To liaise with HCPs to effectively communicate new mechanism of actions, manage product safety, and clinical efficacy with accurate balance, fair & updated data.
4. To develop, maintain, and ensure advocacy of HCPs for scientific imperatives.
5. To provide subject matter expertise and high-quality scientific exchange bringing in insights into the organization to shape strategy and in-country clinical plans.
6. To identify data gaps for pipeline assets and support developing local RWE for value of Viatris products and market access.
7. To efficiently work for study site identification, sites feasibilities led by the clinical research team and ensure effective implementation of clinical plan.
8. As well develop strong network of professional relations with national clinicians and researchers.
9. To interact with clinicians and investigators for named patient and expanded access programs during pre-approval phase; and to support named patient supply in accordance with country regulations and Viatris policies.
10. To provide training to sales representatives as required.
11. To ensure that all activities and interactions comply with Viatris policies and SOPs.
12. To develop and maintain cross-functional working relationships with Viatris colleagues within the in-country and above.
13. To perform under the general direction of the Medical Director and Senior Medical Manager.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

Education: Doctorate or Bachelors in Medicine or a Clinical Pharmacist. Minimum 3 years of medical or commercial affairs experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Key Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice
• Knowledge of research and good clinical practice
• Knowledge of health economics
• Written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Command on Microsoft Office

Key Leadership Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills
• Self-challenging and motivating personality
• Growth mindset
• Strong problem-solving and process management skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills internal and external
• Balance agility with discipline.
• Demonstrate authenticity & courage.

At Viatris we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.