Medical Science Liaison - MENA Region

About the role

Sobi develops and delivers innovative therapies for people living with rare diseases. This Medical Science Liaison position provides scientific support to the MENA field team, the regional head office Medical Affairs team and external Key Opinion Leaders, building the company's reputation among healthcare professionals while delivering medical information in the interest of patients.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical stakeholders
• Share information with field and head-office teams about communications with KOLs
• Deliver high-quality medical and scientific communications in line with corporate and business unit plans
• Create and run a centre of excellence engagement plan
• Support the affiliate's medical and cross-functional teams with local medical tactics and regional plans
• Organize scientific advisory boards with key stakeholders
• Work with the local patient access team on market access, pricing and reimbursement
• Contribute to medical aspects of local and regional activities, and give feedback during business development due diligence and competitor analysis
• Support regional medical programs before launch and attend local, regional and global congresses and symposia
• Complete required training in local regulations and policies, and train field teams and internal staff
• Propose, implement and monitor the regional medical action plan, including Phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies and post-authorization studies, and contribute to brand strategy, plan and budget
• Liaise with patient advocacy groups

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine); postgraduate medical degree desired
• 4+ years in the pharmaceutical industry and 2+ years as an MSL; GCC market experience is a plus, including Saudi Arabia
• Experience in endocrinology, lipidology and metabolic therapy areas desired
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic
• Core values of Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership and Ambition

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to manage a diversified portfolio and business complexity
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding medical KPIs
• Effective oral presentations to healthcare professionals, communication and negotiation skills