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Medical Science Liaison

Sobi

About Sobi

  • At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.
  • We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease.
  • Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.
  • This role will provide scientific support to the MENAT field team, regional head office Medical Affairs team and external
  • Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and be instrumental in establishing and enhancing the company’s reputation with HCPs delivering the required medical information in the interest of benefits of patients.

Responsibilities

  • Including, but not limited to the following: Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders.
  • Share information with field and head-office teams regarding communications with KOLs Deliver high quality medical and scientific communications in line with defined corporate level and Business Unit communication plans.
  • Create and execute center of excellence engagement plan.
  • Support affiliate’s Medical and cross functional team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to regional plans if relevant.
  • Organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders.
  • Work with local patient access team and in co-ordination with the HQ patient access function to support local market access, pricing and reimbursement.
  • Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally.
  • Provide local and regional feedback to regional office when performing Business Development Due Diligence and competitor analysis.
  • Delivery input to regional office led medical programs ahead of launch.
  • Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposiums to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers.
  • Ensure ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and adherence to those regulations and policies.
  • In coordination with the Medical Director and MSM: Propose, implement and monitor the regional medical action plan (Strategic & Operational) which includes Phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, promotional and educational medical projects.
  • Proactive and timely input into Brand Strategy, plan and budget
  • To respond to medical questions from customers and company colleagues
  • To ensure initial and continued medical training of field teams and other Sobi internal employees

To validate team’s medical information

  • To work with field teams on public relations or symposia with healthcare professionals.
  • Liaison with patient advocacy groups.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine) Desired: Postgraduate university degree level education – medical based
  • Saudi 4 years + experience in pharmaceutical industry 2 years + experience as MSL Desired: Experience in Endocrinology, Lipidology & Metabolic therapy areas Skills/Knowledge Required: Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word…etc.) Ability to Manage diversified portfolio and business complexity.
  • Proven track record of achievements & demonstrated ability to consistently meet and exceed medical KPI's Operational Discipline to execute the aligned plans.
  • Demonstration of Sobi core values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition) Languages Required: Fluency in written and spoken
  • English & Arabic Critical competencies
  • Effective & Influential Oral presentations within healthcare profession
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent collaborative & organizational skills

Preferred

  • Experience within GCC markets is a plus including