Medical Science Liaison

Sobi; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobi in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison to engage KOLs and medical stakeholders across GCC markets. You will deliver high‑quality scientific communications, support regional medical plans, and coordinate advisory boards with senior clinicians.

You will train field teams on local regulations and ensure alignment with corporate medical strategies. The role requires a medical degree with GCC experience, Arabic and English fluency, and the ability to operate in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical field (Pharmacy or Medicine) is required.
• Postgraduate university degree in a medical field is desirable.
• Experience in GCC markets, Saudi experience preferred, is a plus.
• Endocrinology, Lipidology or Metabolic therapy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with KOLs and medical stakeholders.
• Deliver high quality medical communications in line with plans.
• Create and execute center of excellence engagement plans.
• Support local market access pricing and reimbursement discussions with affiliates.
• Organize scientific advisory boards with key stakeholders.
• Represent Sobi at congresses and symposia with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure ongoing training in local regulations and policies for field teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Portfolio management

KPI achievement

Operational discipline

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine)

Postgraduate medical degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 amp 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 div

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