Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
Medical Science Liaison
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 5 days ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Healthcare & Medical
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
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. Job Description Key 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. Qualifications Education/Learning Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine) Desired: Postgraduate university degree level education – medical based Work Experience Required: • Experience within GCC markets is a plus including 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. Personal Attributes Required: 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
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine). Required: 4 years+ experience in pharmaceutical industry; 2 years+ experience as MSL. Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic. Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word). Ability to manage diversified portfolio and business complexity. Proven track record of achievements and ability to meet/exceed medical KPIs. Operational discipline to execute aligned plans. Demonstration of Sobi core values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition). Languages: English and Arabic fluency. Critical competencies: effective and influential oral presentations within healthcare profession; communication and negotiation skills; excellent collaborative and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs and scientific experts; share information with field and head-office teams regarding KOL communications; deliver high-quality medical and scientific communications in line with plans; create and execute center of excellence engagement plan; support affiliate’s Medical and cross-functional team in developing local medical tactics; organize and set up scientific advisory boards; work with local patient access team to support market access, pricing and reimbursement; contribute to medical/scientific aspects in activities locally and regionally; provide local/regional feedback for due diligence and competitor analysis; deliver input to regional medical programs ahead of launch; attend congresses and symposiums to represent Sobi; ensure training and compliance with local regulations; propose and monitor regional medical action plans (Phase 3/4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, promotional/educational projects); contribute input to Brand Strategy, plan and budget; respond to medical questions; ensure medical training of field teams; validate team’s medical information; coordinate with PR/symposia with healthcare professionals; liaison with patient advocacy groups.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Portfolio management
- KOL relationship management
- Medical communications
- Scientific advisory boards
- Market access coordination
- Regulatory/compliance knowledge
- KPI achievement
- Oral presentations
- Negotiation
- Collaborative/organizational skills
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