Medical Science Liaison, (Contract)

PTC Therapeutics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is looking for a Medical Science Liaison in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and have at least 7 years of pharmaceutical experience, including 3 years as an MSL in rare diseases. Responsibilities include engaging with healthcare professionals, delivering presentations, and organizing medical initiatives. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• 3 years of experience as an MSL in rare diseases or equivalent.
• Experience supporting orphan or specialized drugs.

Responsibilities

• Attend medical meetings and engage in discussions with attendees.
• Deliver objective presentations to healthcare professionals.
• Organize regional medical initiatives and advisory boards.

Skills

Customer-oriented approach

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Job Description :

Responsibilities of the role include :

• Attend national and regional medical meetings and symposia as a representative of PTC. Engage in discussions with attendees, attend scientific sessions and poster presentations, gather information, and summarize findings. When appropriate, cultivate professional relationships from these contacts.
• Deliver, and potentially develop or design, fair-balanced and objective clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals (HCPs), payors, and patient organizations in response to unsolicited requests for information on the use of company products.
• Identify and train speakers for advisory boards, symposia, and educational programs using regulatory-approved materials, slide sets, abstracts, posters, etc.
• Organize and carry out regional medical initiatives, such as advisory boards, as needed.
• Provide input to management regarding alternative therapies, business development opportunities/risks, and client feedback.
• Establish, manage, and maintain successful relations with relevant health authorities, including but not limited to KOLs, HCPs, academic institutions, payors, and patient organizations.
• Facilitate the accurate and timely submission of applications for unrestricted educational grants or research initiatives and requests for support of studies, according to company policy.
• Maintain a thorough awareness of medical/clinical, regulatory, compliance, and quality issues and processes as they apply to the company's therapeutic areas. Support and adhere to the standards established by the company.
• Maintain competitor information relevant to the company's therapeutic areas, goals, project activities, and product team priorities. Stay current on therapeutic advances and competing therapies or products. Analyze and communicate relevant intelligence findings and present insightful data efficiently to internal stakeholders.

Requirements of the role include :

• Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MPH, PharmD, M.D., or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline with at least 7 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment. At least 3 years of experience as an MSL in rare diseases or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel daily to/from customer accounts and to drive or fly long distances, depending on the size of the assigned territory.
• Experience supporting orphan, rare disease, and/or specialized drugs.
• A highly customer-oriented approach, committed to achieving excellent customer service levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A team mindset with a willingness to support the team and organization proactively.