Regional Medical Lead: Rare Derm & Emerging Markets

Leo Pharma GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma is seeking a Regional Medical Lead to drive global medical strategies across Emerging Markets, tailoring them to local markets and strengthening diagnostic pathways. The role requires significant regional travel (≈60%) to engage with local teams, experts, and partners across the GCC.

You will lead medical readiness for launches, build strong scientific networks, and work across diverse healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes in dermatology and rare diseases.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced life sciences degree.
• 8–15+ years Medical Affairs experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in GCC region.
• Specialty in immunology or dermatology with biologics knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple countries or regional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Adapting and implementing global rare disease medical strategies to regional/local market needs.
• Developing patient identification programs and diagnostic pathways to improve awareness and diagnosis.
• Building and maintaining scientific relationships with KOLs, investigators, patient groups, and societies.
• Supporting advisory boards, expert meetings, congress activities, investigator-initiated studies, and real-world evidence.
• Leading medical readiness for new product launches and indications, including training for local teams and partners.
• Providing medical oversight for distributor partners and field medical resources.
• Working across cultures and healthcare systems to drive alignment and address unmet needs.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PharmD or PhD or life sciences advanced degree

Job description

LEO Pharma is seeking a Regional Medical Lead to drive global medical strategies across Emerging Markets, tailoring them to local markets and strengthening diagnostic pathways. The role requires significant regional travel (≈60%) to engage with local teams, experts, and partners across the GCC.

You will lead medical readiness for launches, build strong scientific networks, and work across diverse healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes in dermatology and rare diseases.