Medical Science Liaison-Oncolgy

Novartis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Expert Engagement professional in Saudi Arabia. The role involves liaising with healthcare providers to disseminate clinical and scientific information, supporting research initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in life sciences and proven experience in medical communications.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written).
• Proven ability to develop relationships with Medical Experts.
• Experience in medical education and communications.

Responsibilities

• Engage Medical Experts and stakeholders to disseminate scientific information.
• Support clinical research and provide data on Novartis products.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and internal processes.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Research

Customer Relationship Management

Scientific Support

Education

Pharmacist, MSc, or other life sciences degree

Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD)

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

To serve as a liaison to the medical/ scientific community and responsible for establishing, devel-oping and partnering with Health Care Providers/ Professionals (HCPs), e.g. external Medical Ex-perts, study investigators, treatment guideline experts, etc. to ensure the appropriate dissemina-tion of clinical and scientific information regarding Novartis’ compounds in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. To implement clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with other Novartis colleagues for designated stakeholders. To pair key stakeholders’ scientific educational and research needs with available Novartis resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific HCP inquiries, as appropriate

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Medical Expert Engagement

• In collaboration with the cross-functional team, ensure appropriate identification, mapping and engagement of Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment to Integrated product strategy (IPS)
• Provide and discuss medical, scientific and health care and outcome research evidence on new treatment options, Novartis compounds, products, therapeutic and research areas with key HCPs (e.g. external Medical Experts, researchers, key patient care providers) and relevant stakeholders involved in patient treatment decisions.
• Upon unsolicited requests for information from HCPs, present data on Novartis products, this may include internally Globally approved information on compounds in development with no approved indications.
• Involve HCPs when a need is identified to provide support / advice / participate in specific med-ical and scientific activities e.g. advisory boards, education of HCPs, publications, etc.
• Scientific Research Support
• Provide scientific education and share information about Novartis clinical research program to identify potential study sites and support study accrual for key trials as appropriate.
• Provide feasibility and research site recommendation for Novartis sponsored clinical trials.
• Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and the Company on IIT sub-mission process or requests for research grade substance (Material Transfer Agreements) to support independent clinical / preclinical research.

Scientific Exchange/Insights

• Support scientific exchange to advance understanding of new scientific principles, novel re-search trends, and current scientific debate.
• Provide scientific and educational information to HCPs on specific patient critical issues.
• Collect, analyze and report insights from HCPs to inform and shape medical strategy.

Internal Novartis Contributions

• Serves as local medical resource for disease area and compound/product training to Novartis field colleagues (e.g. sales reps, CRAs).
• Contribute to shape the IPS plan proactively providing external stakeholders’ insights and contribute to the design and execution and the Medical Affairs strategy and plan.

Integrity and Compliance

• Ensure relevant processes and compliance procedures e.g. IIT processes, Medical Affairs Field Interactions Global NP4 Implementing Procedure, MA & HEOR Activities (P-NP) are al-ways followed.
• Works within Integrity and Compliance policies and ensures those around him/ her do the same.
• Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely design and execution of Medical Expert identification and engagement plans.
• Level of medical expert engagement / contributions for programs and products.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Level and quality of contributions to Medical Affairs plan.
• Delivery of all assigned activities on time and on budget.

Job Dimensions

• Number of associates: None
• Financial responsibility:(Budget, Cost, Sales, etc.)
• CPO dependent: may manage budget as assigned

Impact on the organization:

• Develop relationships for their assigned Medical Experts/Key Stakeholders and Decision Makers.
• Ensure tactical implementation of objectives and thus contribute to a best in class Field Medical organization.

Ideal Background

Education (minimum/desirable):

• Pharmacist, MSc, degree in other life sciences. Doc-toral degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD).

Languages:

• Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written).

Experience/Professional requirements & capabilites:

• Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts and decision makers.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in medical education and communications in at least one therapeutic area.
• Ability to understand and effectively convey emergent scientific and HEOR data.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, persuasion and presentation).
• Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively on multifunctional teams in a constantly changing field-based environment.
• Familiar with the use of social media and evolving digital platforms e.g. for stakeholder mapping, management, development and insights gathering.
• Strong personal integrity and focus on stakeholders

Skills Desired

Biostatistics, Clinical Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curiosity, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education, Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Product Placement, Scientific Support