MSL

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Dubai is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage External Experts and support strategic medical initiatives in the Near East & UAE.

The role requires a pharmacology/MD background, at least four years in the pharmaceutical industry in the UAE, fluency in English and Arabic, and willingness to travel up to 20% while collaborating with cross-functional teams to share medical insights and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, medicine/MD or equivalence.
• Minimum of four years’ pharmaceutical industry experience in the UAE.
• Experience in a specialty therapeutic area, with established expertise in pulmonology.
• Previous MSL or medical experience in pre-launch activities and external expert engagement is preferred.
• Must be based in Dubai and able to travel up to 20% of the time for this field-based role.
• Fluent in business English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in executing medically driven initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide medical insights to shape brand tactical plans and strategies in specific therapeutic areas.
• Deliver presentations on therapeutic updates, guidelines, and disease management while leading scientific discussions.
• Support Medical Information teams in addressing healthcare professionals' queries effectively.
• Conduct scientific training for the Field Force and provide regular updates through various forums.

Skills

MSL experience

External expert engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy/medicine

Job description

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA), Türkiye, North East & West Africa, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa). Our strength lies in our exceptional talent and shared commitment to growing, developing, and retaining our people. Together, we collaborate to drive success and create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an MSL based in Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on driving scientific engagement and collaboration with External Experts (EEs) to support strategic medical initiatives and therapeutic. The position requires leadership in executing medical driven initiatives, delivering scientific training, and managing information dissemination to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the role emphasizes innovation, compliance, and maintaining up-to-date expertise in relevant therapeutic areas.

This role reports to the Medical Manager within the Near East & UAE operating unit.

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate leadership in executing medically driven initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all activities are compliant and contribute to organizational goals.
• Provide medical insights to shape brand tactical plans and strategies in specific therapeutic areas. Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams and recommend potential investigators to clinical operations.
• Deliver presentations on therapeutic updates, guidelines, and disease management while leading scientific discussions. Support Medical Information teams in addressing healthcare professionals' queries effectively.
• Conduct scientific training for the Field Force and provide regular updates through various forums. Act as an educational resource for sales teams and internal stakeholders by sharing relevant publications and competitor insights.
• Identify and recommend innovative e-programs and platforms to enhance departmental functions and therapeutic area development. Drive the adoption of digital tools to support medical initiatives and improve engagement.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in therapeutic areas by reviewing current literature and local data. Ensure strict adherence to medical affairs codes, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance and uphold standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, medicine/MD or equivalence
• A minimum of four years’ pharmaceutical industry experience in the UAE is required.
• Experience in a specialty therapeutic area, with established expertise in pulmonology.
• Previous MSL or medical experience in pre-launch activities and external expert engagement is preferred.
• Must be based in Dubai and able to travel up to 20% of the time for this field-based role.
• Fluent in business English and Arabic.
• Ability to work effectively and share information within a team environment
• Excellent self-management skills and ability to adapt services provided based on customer needs
• Good understanding of business and commercial environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated & agile

Screening:

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