Medical Science Liaison

Kinetic Business Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Business Solutions is seeking a Medical Science Liaison based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to build scientific credibility with KOLs and healthcare professionals in Rare Diseases. The role emphasizes identifying key experts and communicating insights to cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will have a pharmacy/medical life-sciences background, 2+ years in Medical Affairs, and a track record engaging with KOLs and physicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences or related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years in Medical Affairs or related scientific role in pharma/biotech.
• Rare Diseases experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, literature, trials, and EBM.
• Experience engaging with KOLs and specialist physicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, credible scientific relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals in Rare Diseases.
• Identify and engage with key experts, including physicians, researchers, and specialists in rare disease management.
• Gather and communicate medical insights, treatment gaps, unmet patient needs, and emerging scientific trends to Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.
• Support Medical Affairs activities including advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, and educational initiatives.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences

Job description

A Pharmaceutical company is actively recruiting a Medical Science Liaison to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Develop and maintain strong, credible scientific relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals in Rare Diseases.


• Identify and engage with key experts, including physicians, researchers, and specialists involved in rare disease management.


• Gather and communicate medical insights, treatment gaps, unmet patient needs, and emerging scientific trends to the Medical Affairs and cross‑functional teams.


• Support Medical Affairs activities including advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, and educational initiatives.

To be successful you will need to meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.


• 2+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or a closely related scientific role within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.


• Previous experience in Rare Diseases is strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of clinical research, scientific literature, clinical trials, and evidence-based medicine.


• Demonstrated experience engaging with KOLs and specialist physicians.