Medical Science Liaison KSA (Dermatology)

Galderma Prod Canada; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a Medical Affairs professional to lead KOL engagement and scientific collaboration in the Saudi Arabian market. The role requires coordinating advisory boards, communicating scientific information to physicians, and supporting cross-functional teams to align medical and commercial objectives.

You will work within a global medical affairs framework to ensure compliant dissemination of science and successful execution of strategic medical initiatives in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage advisory boards and scientific symposia coordination
• Engage with KTLs/KOLs to facilitate medical-scientific projects
• Provide scientific information to physicians and healthcare professionals in a non-promotional manner
• Collaborate with medical offices, marketing and sales teams to ensure alignment
• Support internal teams with scientific education and updates

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic goals

• Advance Science and standards of care for patients and healthcare providers
• Enhance the scientific credibility of Galderma with established and emerging national and regional key thought / opinion leaders (KTLs/KOLs)
• Act as the point of contact with KTLs/KOLs to facilitate medical-scientific projects and requests (e.g. clinical studies, NIS, IITs) for support to the local and global medical teams as appropriate
• Identify, develop and maintain contact with local, regional and national KTLs/KOLs and experts through internally approved field engagement plans
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KTLs/KOLs and academic centers in the therapeutic area to ensure access to current medical and scientific information and to facilitate Galderma research and educational priorities and strategic initiatives

Information/Support

• Ensure that KTLs/KOLs can access all the practical and clinically relevant information and solutions they need to use Galderma's products efficiently and safely
• Interact with, and support the needs of, Tier 1, 2 and 3 external experts
• Work to communicate information and facilitate dialogue about Gladerma's compound in development in a strictly scientific, non-promotional manner, and in full compliance with applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, Galderma's policies and procedures and accepted standards of best practice
• Independent organization and implementation of advisory boards
• Plan, contact and brief speakers for scientific symposia
• Carry out and support sales force education and training courses
• Deliver credible scientific and medical Slide kits to physicians, healthcare providers and other stakeholders as needed
• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences
• Support scientific dialogue and collaborations in the areas of research, medical and scientific exchange, including facilitation of requests for scientific and medical information
• As appropriate and needed; produce, review, and update internally approved scientific presentations for assigned therapeutic areas
• Maintain a high level of scientific knowledge to ensure credible dissemination of scientific information and informed scientific dialogue with KOLs/KTLs
• Gather and generate actionable insights through: Attending congresses, engaging with external stakeholders, staying updated in relevant scientific literature, preparing summaries, and presenting key perspectives to Galderma teams including competitor analyses

Cooperation / Communication

• Close interdepartmental cooperation with the medical office staff and relevant marketing & sales teams
• Support internal teams such as sales and marketing to develop their scientific expertise through the delivery of scientific update presentations
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field members while retaining functional independence
• Communicate and interact with the Global and International Medical Affairs teams
• Serve as a point of contact within the Medical Affairs Team for KTLs/KOLs within KSA in order to satisfy their needs for scientific knowledge in a therapeutic area and, when requested, relevant Galderma medicines, to support their safe, effective and appropriate use
• Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified thought leaders Galderma would wish to engage in collaborative efforts - such as potential research collaborations, or educational and advisory roles (Advisory Boards,