Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

Arabian Ethicals; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Ethicals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) based in Dubai. The MSL will drive scientific exchange and support the adoption of oncology therapies. Responsibilities include building relationships with healthcare professionals and delivering scientific presentations.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Life Sciences and a robust background in oncology, with a minimum of 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs/MSL experience.
• Proven experience in oncology is essential, particularly Bone metastases and Bone Loss.
• Experience in biosimilars is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong peer-to-peer relationships with oncologists and pharmacists.
• Deliver accurate scientific presentations on oncology therapies.
• Identify and map KOLs and influence networks across key oncology centers.
• Participate in scientific discussions and medical education initiatives.
• Gather competitive intelligence and emerging clinical data.

Skills

Strong scientific and clinical acumen

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc Pharmacy or equivalent)

Job description

Arabian Ethicals was established in 1977 to service the pharmaceutical industry as an agent for the management, storage, and distribution of manufacturers’ brands to both the private and governmental sectors.

Today, Arabian Ethicals has grown into one of the leading healthcare distributors in UAE, distributing 50 brands across its pharmaceutical core business, animal health, and consumer division.

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based scientific expert and trusted partner to healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and healthcare stakeholders across the UAE. The role is responsible for driving high-quality scientific exchange, supporting the adoption of biosimilar oncology therapies, generating actionable medical insights, and ensuring compliant engagement aligned with company strategy.

The MSL plays a critical role in strengthening confidence in oncology treatments through education on clinical data, real‑world evidence, and patient access initiatives within the UAE healthcare ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong peer‑to‑peer relationships with oncologists, pharmacists, and key stakeholders across the UAE.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and evidence‑based scientific presentations on oncology therapies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a timely and compliant manner.
• Identify and map KOLs, emerging experts, and influence networks across key oncology centers.
• Act as the scientific expert for oncology products.
• Participate in scientific discussions, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives.
• Provide scientific support for formulary inclusion, tenders, and payer discussions.
• Collaborate with market access teams on health authority interactions within the UAE.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting patient access and treatment adoption.
• Capture and analyze field insights on prescribing trends, competitive landscape, and barriers to access.
• Provide strategic recommendations to cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to medical plans, brand strategy, and therapy area development.
• Represent the company at congresses and scientific events.
• Gather competitive intelligence and emerging clinical data.
• Ensure all activities comply with UAE regulations, company SOPs, and ethical standards.
• Adhere to pharmacovigilance requirements, including adverse event reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc Pharmacy or equivalent preferred).
• Strong scientific knowledge in oncology required.
• Understanding and application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research principles.

Additional Information

• Minimum 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs/MSL experience.
• Proven experience in oncology is essential (Bone metastases, Bone Loss is a strong advantage).
• Experience in biosimilars is preferred.
• UAE market experience is essential; exposure to tenders and formulary processes is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong scientific and clinical acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• High level of integrity and compliance mindset
• Self‑driven with strong field execution capability
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the UAE.