Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is expanding its rare disease footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and seeks a Medical Science Liaison to join the Medical Affairs team in Jeddah. You will engage with KEEs,HCPs, and patient groups, deliver scientifically balanced information, and support non-promotional activities to advance rare disease therapy adoption.

You will build strategic relationships, stay current with disease state developments, respond to scientific inquiries, and contribute to educational programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy or pharmacology is required.
• Experience in rare diseases or oncology is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize scientific information for HCPs.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain engagement with KEEs and local medical leaders.
• Provide local medical community insights and share emerging data with HCPs.
• Identify scientifically based relationships with KEEs in Saudi Arabia and develop scientific activities.
• Present scientific data to HCPs in group and one-on-one settings and support CME events.
• Develop scientific programs to explore unmet needs and inform strategic plans.
• Provide scientific support to internal stakeholders and assist in non-promotional materials and trainings.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Medical information handling

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy or pharmacology

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021 Rare disease is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need Over 7 000 rare diseases are known today yet less than 1 of them have an approved treatment As we build our position as a Rare Disease leader we seek a Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison to join our Medical Affairs team in Jeddah Western Region KSA As a Medical Science Liaison Rare Disease you ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to bring an important new therapy in a rare disease setting into clinical practice making a positive impact on patients lives The Medical Science Liaison Rare Disease is a professional with scientific clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support to healthcare professionals aligned to the use of medicines in our combined rare disease portfolio You will report into the Medical Manager Rare Disease In this role you will be expected to identify and cultivate relationships with HCPs working in the field including physicians nurse practitioners registered nurses and pharmacists as well as other key strategic partners such as patient advocacy groups You will conduct educational programs on disease state and the appropriate use of our medicines consistent with Medical Affairs plans and objectives You will also respond to customer inquiries to ensure focused clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of these medicines Additionally you will deliver clinical and scientific information to support appropriate use of the medicine in the relevant therapy area in a patient focused manner maintain expertise in disease state management keep abreast of emerging therapies and the therapeutic landscape gather customer insights regarding the use of the medicine in the wider therapeutic landscape to help inform medical and commercial strategies while adhering to internal standards processes and complying with regulatory and compliance requirements

What you'll do

Build enhance maintain the engagement with scientific leaders KEEs

Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community clinical practice trends HCP insight and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment Share emerging data with HCPs discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific objective and balanced way

Responsible for identifying and developing scientifically based relationships with KEEs in Saudi Arabia market Work with HCPs as partners in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding and are consistent with Medical Affairs strategy amp objectives such as

Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects such as clinical trials Non-Interventional Studies Investigator Sponsored Studies ISSs scientific exchange Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate for local events Provide recommendations for advisory board Round Table discussion participants and serve as faculty facilitators for advisory board meetings Present scientific data to HCPs in both group Medically led meetings and one on one setting Facilitate continuing medical education events for HCPs

Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area s through obtaining and sharing valuable insights

Provide actionable insights that enhance the value and appropriate use of AZ products and disease management to internal stakeholders Engage in strategic planning meetings with payer customers or hospital decision makers where the discussion of scientific topics is clearly separated from discussion of promotional and or other business topics Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of AZ products emerging therapies competitors patient and treatment trends clinical trials and scientific activities within the Disease Area and continuously updates this expertise and knowledge based on training direction and approved resources provided Support the Medical Manager and Marketing Team in development of non-promotional and promotional materials programs

Act as scientific expert in priority disease area for internal stakeholders

Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds Provide the AZ internal stakeholders with an understanding of the local medical community clinical practice trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment competitor information Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events Gather monitor and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies Planning and executing regional medical activities during the product launch processes

Medical Background Training Serve as a medical resource for the sales representatives and accurately answer any medical question they may have to help them utilize their approved materials and to help them understand therapeutic area Participate develop conduct therapeutic area and product trainings and periodic scientific updates to the internal customers

Medical Information Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products presenting such information in an objective well balanced substantiated manner that is scientific in tone and content free of promotional messages truthful and is not misleading Demonstrate appropriate response and documents the provision of accurate scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions posed by Healthcare providers with Company Policies and applicable laws regulations and ethical standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacology.Experience in rare disease or oncology therapeutic area is a plus3 or more years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or equivalentDemonstrated expertise in synthesizing scientific information and communicating it effectively at peer level with HCPs.Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge.Direct patient care experience or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical industryStrong presentation skills - effectively communicating medical data/conceptsExcellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)Excellent project management abilityExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong leadership capabilities with the ability to work independently