Area Medical Advisor

Info Resume Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia seeks an Area Medical Advisor to serve as the medical and scientific expert. Responsibilities include engaging with healthcare professionals, delivering training, supporting clinical trials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a medical degree or advanced life science degree and at least 5 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical practice. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical practice preferred.
• Strong understanding of relevant therapeutic areas.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Act as the regional expert on medical and scientific matters related to company products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver scientific presentations and training to HCPs and internal teams.
• Support clinical trials by providing scientific guidance.
• Respond to medical inquiries with accurate scientific information.

Skills

Strong scientific knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Degree (MBBS, MD) or advanced life science degree (PharmD, PhD)

Tools

CRM systems

Medical information systems

Job description

The Area Medical Advisor serves as the medical and scientific expert within a designated region, supporting the strategic objectives of the medical affairs department. This role involves engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), providing scientific education, gathering insights, and ensuring the appropriate use of products through clinical support and training.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as the regional expert on medical and scientific matters related to company products and disease areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and institutions.
• Deliver scientific presentations and training to HCPs, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Support clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies by providing scientific guidance and site engagement.
• Respond to medical inquiries with accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance.
• Monitor and report key regional medical trends, competitor activity, and healthcare developments.
• Contribute to the development of medical education materials and scientific publications.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with local regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.

Qualifications :

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MD) or advanced life science degree (PharmD, PhD).
• 25 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical practice (therapeutic area experience preferred).
• Strong scientific knowledge and understanding of relevant therapeutic areas.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned area.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in working with cross-functional pharmaceutical or biotech teams.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with CRM and medical information systems.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.