Medical Science Liaison

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobi seeks a Medical Affairs Professional to provide scientific support to the MENAT field team and regional Medical Affairs, engaging KOLs and healthcare professionals to deliver compliant medical information for patient benefit. This role strengthens Sobi’s reputation through strategic medical activities and collaborations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy/Medicine, 4+ years in pharma with 2+ years as MSL, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine).
• Postgraduate university degree level education – medical based.
• 4+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• 2+ years experience as MSL.
• Experience in GCC markets is a plus, including Saudi Arabia.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical stakeholders.
• Share information with field and head-office teams regarding communications with KOLs.
• Deliver high quality medical and scientific communications in line with defined corporate level and Business Unit communication plans.
• Create and execute center of excellence engagement plan.
• Support affiliate’s Medical and cross functional team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to regional plans if relevant.
• Organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders.
• Work with local patient access team and in co-ordination with the HQ patient access function to support local market access, pricing and reimbursement.
• Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally.
• Provide local and regional feedback to regional office when performing Business Development Due Diligence and competitor analysis.
• Delivery input to regional office led medical programs ahead of launch.
• Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposiums to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and adherence to those regulations and policies.
• In coordination with the Medical Director and MSM: Propose, implement and monitor the regional medical action plan (Strategic & Operational) which includes Phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, promotional and educational medical projects.

Skills

MSL experience

Pharma knowledge

Medical communications

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Medicine

Postgraduate medical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

This role will provide scientific support to the MENAT field team, regional head office Medical Affairs team and external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and be instrumental in establishing and enhancing the company’s reputation with HCPs delivering the required medical information in the interest of benefits of patients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to the following:

• Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders.
• Share information with field and head-office teams regarding communications with KOLs
• Deliver high quality medical and scientific communications in line with defined corporate level and Business Unit communication plans.
• Create and execute center of excellence engagement plan.
• Support affiliate’s Medical and cross functional team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to regional plans if relevant.
• Organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders.
• Work with local patient access team and in co-ordination with the HQ patient access function to support local market access, pricing and reimbursement.
• Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally.
• Provide local and regional feedback to regional office when performing Business Development Due Diligence and competitor analysis.
• Delivery input to regional office led medical programs ahead of launch.
• Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposiums to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and adherence to those regulations and policies.
• In coordination with the Medical Director and MSM: Propose, implement and monitor the regional medical action plan (Strategic & Operational) which includes Phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, promotional and educational medical projects.
• Proactive and timely input into Brand Strategy, plan and budget
• To respond to medical questions from customers and company colleagues
• To ensure initial and continued medical training of field teams and other Sobi internal employees
• To validate team’s medical information
• To work with field teams on public relations or symposia with healthcare professionals.
• Liaison with patient advocacy groups.

Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine)

Desired: Postgraduate university degree level education – medical based

Work Experience

Required:

• Experience within GCC markets is a plus including Saudi
• 4 years + experience in pharmaceutical industry
• 2 years + experience as MSL

Desired: Experience in Endocrinology, Lipidology & Metabolic therapy areas

Skills/Knowledge

Required:

• Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word…etc.)
• Ability to Manage diversified portfolio and business complexity.
• Proven track record of achievements & demonstrated ability to consistently meet and exceed medical KPI's
• Operational Discipline to execute the aligned plans.

Personal Attributes

Required: Demonstration of Sobi core values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition)

Languages

Required: Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic

Critical competencies

• Effective & Influential Oral presentations within healthcare profession
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent collaborative & organizational skills