Field Medical Manager – Cell Therapy, Saudi Arabia

Gilead Sciences; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences cherche un Field Medical Manager basé à Riyadh, chargé de développer et de gérer des relations avec les leaders d'opinion en hématologie et oncologie. Le candidat idéal possède un diplôme médical avancé et une expérience significative dans ce domaine. Ce rôle est crucial pour représenter la société et faire progresser les initiatives de thérapie cellulaire dans la région.

Qualifications

• Expérience en hématologie/onco et affaires médicales souhaitée.
• Expérience en thérapie CAR T/Cell est un atout.
• Compréhension des milieux hospitaliers et communautaires en Arabie Saoudite.

Responsibilities

• Représenter l'entreprise auprès des experts médicaux et groupes scientifiques.
• Développer des relations avec des leaders d'opinion dans le domaine.
• Participer à la sélection et à l'activation des sites d'essai clinique.

Skills

Communication

Gestion du temps

Organisation

Influencer des équipes

Education

Advanced Medical degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc)

Job description

# Field Medical Manager – Cell Therapy, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Medical Affairs

Regular

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Field Medical Manager. Kite/Gilead Field Medical Managers are responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology thought leaders (TLs) and other healthcare providers in academic and community practices. This position is field-based, based in Riyadh, with no direct reports, reporting to the Medical Affairs Head, Middle East region.

Everyone at Kite/Gilead is grounded by one common goal – which is curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T-cell therapy, we are reengineering a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer — one patient at a time. We are entering a pivotal time with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics globally, creating a fast-moving, innovative environment where discoveries happen every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company to experts, medical professional groups, scientific societies, patient representatives, and regulatory groups at national and international scientific meetings.
• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific information.
• Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs), disease experts, and other healthcare providers (HCPs).
• Provide clinical/scientific presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders as required.
• Provide feedback and insights from interactions with HCPs to internal teams.
• Participate in site selection and activation for clinical trials.
• Support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits and facilitating meetings with TLs and HCPs.
• Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities.
• Maintain expertise in hematology/oncology and therapeutic areas of interest.
• Represent the company during exchanges with the medical and scientific community.
• Establish and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs within the assigned territory.
• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information.
• Provide clinical input and training to internal functions and external partners.
• Support content development and delivery of clinical presentations at medical educational activities.
• Collaborate with other field-based employees and headquarters staff to respond to questions and improve patient care.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Advanced Medical degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc).
• Significant clinical practice and/or Medical affairs experience in Hematology/Oncology.
• CART/Cell therapy experience is a plus.
• Industry experience, including recent successful launches in Hematology or Oncology.
• Understanding of hospital and community practice settings in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance environments.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekends.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is preferred.

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