medical affairs specialist

AstraZeneca

<div><p><b>JOB TITLE</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Medical Advisor - Oncology<br>
</b></p><p><br>
<b>ABOUT ASTRAZENECA</b></p><p>
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world&rsquo;s most serious diseases. But we&rsquo;re more than one of the world&rsquo;s leading pharmaceutical companies.</p><p></p><p><b>
ROLE SUMMARY
</b></p><p></p><p>A hybrid role (at least 50% in the field), Medical Advisor provides scientific expertise in highly strategic therapeutic area and builds/ maintains AZ scientific leadership. The role involves working extensively with external stakeholders to forge strong relations and foster scientific and strategic partnerships with major hospitals and institutions/ authorities in their assigned territory and non-traditional stakeholders (E.g. policy and decision makers, payer groups, government researchers and others) to help bridge the gaps, strengthen healthcare ecosystem, improve treatment outcomes that enable patient access to quality care.</p><p></p><p>
Medical Advisor provides strategic inputs and is involved in the development of brand/ medical strategy and LCM and takes the lead in the design and implementation of medical activities aligned with Strategy. The role exerts therapeutic area leadership with cross-functional team with particular attention to decision on transforming care.The role also involves other internal responsibilities such as delivery of medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and acts as a buddy for new Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and mentor for existing MSLs by providing operational and compliance guidance based on Global/ Local standards.</p><p></p><p>
The role may take responsibility as reviewer for activities and promotional materials and may lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.</p><p></p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do</b></p><p><b>
Design and deliver Medical strategic plan
</b></p><ul><li>Work closely with Medical Affairs Leadership and cross functional teams to provide inputs to medical and brand strategies.</li><li>
With strong understanding of the market and healthcare systems. Identify opportunities and initiate discussion of potential strategic, scalable, and sustainable clinical practice transformation initiatives that can impact on patient access to quality care.</li><li>
Develop and implement KEE engagement plan in collaboration with Medical Affairs Leadership.</li><li>
Develop and implement pre-launch medical plan/ activities for new products at least 2 years prior to planned launch in the country to address key clinical and scientific challenges.</li><li>
Act a strategic partner of brand team on life cycle management plan and actions.</li><li>
Leverage technology, available data or dashboards to drive data-driven decisions to support internal discussions and external engagements.</li><li>
Collect, share and provide inputs on field and external stakeholder insights and perspectives in medical and brand internal strategic discussions and communicate internally on actionable items as appropriate.</li><li>
Ensures own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments are kept up to date and communicates with medical team, and cross functional team as appropriate.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Build, enhance, and maintain advocacy of Key External Experts (KEEs)
</b></p><ul><li>Identify, prioritize, and expand KEEs to include non-traditional stakeholders (E.g. policy and decision makers, payer groups, government, researchers, and others) based on scientific/clinical expertise and practice change influence within a specific hospital and institution/ authorities, and engage in robust scientific discussions and medical advancements in a balanced, objective, and accurate way.</li><li>
Identify, and prioritize accounts based on patient care pathway and map the multidisciplinary team and maturity.</li><li>
Provide AZ with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice trends, HCP insight and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge, patient journey, and disease management.</li><li>
Foster scientific partnerships with KEEs to help advance disease understanding and to achieve evidence-based changes in medical practice that are consistent with Medical Affairs strategy &amp; objectives, such as:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate for local events.</li><li>
Lead/ co-lead the planning and execution of advisory board meetings.</li><li>
Present scientific data to HCPs in both group (Medically led meetings) and one on one setting.</li><li>
Facilitate continuing medical education events for HCPs.</li><li>
Support evidence generation in the region aligned with the medical strategy of disease area and brand.</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Build and implement scientific programs and partnerships to address unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)
</b></p><ul><li>Collect and share actionable insights that enhance the value and appropriate use of AZ products and disease management to internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Lead in strategic planning meetings and medical-scientific presentations with medication access stakeholders, institutional decision makers and other external stakeholders to drive better clinical decisions and enhance medication accessibility within the assigned hospital or institution. These discussions are scientific in nature and must be clearly separated from promotional and/ or other business discussions.</li><li>
Organize and facilitate scientific events on healthcare institutions and their multi-disciplinary teams related to the therapeutic area to ensure holistic approach to patient care within their hospital and institution.</li><li>
Embed a comprehensive healthcare system and patient experience understanding in prioritized hospitals and institutions to transform care and improve patient outcomes.</li><li>
Support Clinical team in the selection of appropriate investigators and sites to optimize quality and delivery.</li><li>
Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study), including study design and feasibility, and/ or publication of interest to AZ.</li></ul><p><b>
Act as scientific expert in priority disease area for internal stakeholders and mentor to other Medical Affairs team members</b></p><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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 options/ guidelines through periodic therapeutic area and product trainings.</li><li>
Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events.</li><li>
Co-lead and execute regional medical activities during the product launch processes.</li><li>
Support and provide advice to a team of MSLs to ensure excellence in execution of role and activities and compliance to local and global standards.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Corporate responsibility and Medical Information and Governance
</b></p><ul><li>Review activities and materials to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
May lead in the management of medical information and pharmacovigilance within a particular market.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with AZ Code of Ethics, corporate governance, audit requirements, guidelines, industry codes, policies and procedures, and discloses potential breach.</li><li>
Ensure that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product, strategic and salary information)</li><li>
Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.</li><li>
Report health/ environment/ wellbeing related accidents, adverse events, and conflict of interest as per respective procedures and on a timely manner.</li></ul><p><b>
Only applications based in KSA will be considered.</b></p><p><b>
Essential for the role</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in medicine or pharmacy is required</li><li>
Post-graduate master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage</li><li>
Oncology experience is preferable</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years of solid and consistent performance in Medical Affairs role</li><li>
Strategic and scientific mindset</li><li>
Successful experience of driving cross-functional projects</li><li>
Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments</li><li>
Excellence Communication, Influence, Planning and Organizational skills</li><li>
Excellent Scientific knowledge</li><li>
Ability to develop strategic partnerships</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Desirable for the role</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Knowledge of company products and allocated therapeutic areas, expertise at relevant therapy area</li><li>
Acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, and can say no to stakeholders when necessary</li><li>
Sets high standards of work and makes others accountable for achieving outstanding performance</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why AstraZeneca?</b></p><p>
At AstraZeneca we&rsquo;re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There&rsquo;s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We&rsquo;re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.</p><p><b><br>
So, what&rsquo;s next?
</b></p><ul><li>Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can&rsquo;t wait to hear from you.</li><li>
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it&rsquo;s yours.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Where can I find out more?</b></p><p>
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn</p><p>
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook</p><p>
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram</p></div><p></p>

Medical Advisor - Oncology

Novartis

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary
</b></h3><div>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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; scientific educational and research needs with available Novartis resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific HCP inquiries, as appropriate.<br>
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#LI-Onsite</div>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h3><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Medical Expert Engagement</b></h3><ul><li>
Identify, map, and engage Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment with the Integrated Product Strategy (IPS).</li><li>
Share medical, scientific, and health outcomes evidence on Novartis compounds, therapeutic areas, and new treatment options with HCPs and key stakeholders.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Scientific Information &amp; Requests</b></h3><ul><li>
Respond to unsolicited HCP requests by presenting globally approved data, including compounds in development.</li><li>
Involve HCPs in advisory boards, educational activities, and publications when relevant.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Clinical Research Support</b></h3><ul><li>
Educate on Novartis clinical research programs, recommend study sites, and support trial feasibility and accrual.</li><li>
Facilitate IIT submissions and material transfer agreements for independent research.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Scientific Exchange &amp; Insights</b></h3><ul><li>
Promote scientific exchange on emerging principles and trends.</li><li>
Collect and report HCP insights to inform medical strategy and IPS planning.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Internal Contributions</b></h3><ul><li>
Act as a local medical resource for disease area and product training.</li><li>
Contribute to IPS and Medical Affairs strategy design and execution.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compliance &amp; Integrity</b></h3><ul><li>
Ensure adherence to all compliance processes (e.g., IIT, Medical Affairs Field Interactions).</li><li>
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free environment.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education &amp; Communication</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide scientific and educational information to HCPs on patient-critical issues.</li><li>
Support internal capability building through training and knowledge sharing.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
A degree in PharmD, PhD, MD (Medical Doctor) is essential.</li><li>
At least 1-year experience as Medical Science Liaison, specific experience in Hematology is a plus.</li><li>
Fluent in both Arabic and English languages.</li></ul></div><p></p>
</div><div><div><p><b>Why Novartis:</b> Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients&rsquo; lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture</p><p><b>
Benefits and Rewards:</b> Learn about all the ways we&rsquo;ll help you thrive personally and professionally.<br>
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)</p></div></div></div>
<br><div><div>Division
<div>International
</div></div><div>Business Unit
<div>Development
</div></div><div>Location
<div>Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div>Site
<div>Riyadh
</div></div><div>Company / Legal Entity
<div>SA01 (FCRS = SA001) Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd
</div></div><div>Alternative Location 1
<div>Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div>Functional Area
<div>Research &amp; Development
</div></div><div>Job Type
<div>Full time
</div></div><div>Employment Type
<div>Regular
</div></div><div>Shift Work
<div>No
</div></div><div></div><div><p>Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.</p></div></div>

Senior Hematology Medical Science Liaison - Riyadh

<div><p><b>JOB TITLE</b></p><p><b>
 Medical Advisor </b><b>&ndash; Respiratory<br>
</b></p><p><br>
<b>ABOUT ASTRAZENECA</b></p><p>
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world&rsquo;s most serious diseases. But we&rsquo;re more than one of the world&rsquo;s leading pharmaceutical companies.</p><p><b><i>
SITE DESCRIPTION</i></b></p><p><b><i>
AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.</i></b></p><p><b>
ROLE SUMMARY
</b></p><p></p><p>AstraZeneca is pioneering the next generation of respiratory care, leveraging our deep heritage and a robust portfolio to transform the lives of patients with chronic airway diseases. This high-impact therapy area addresses significant unmet medical needs across asthma and COPD, spanning both inhaled therapies and advanced biologic treatments.</p><p>
The Medical Advisor &ndash; Respiratory role ensures the delivery of high-quality and impactful scientific engagement, medical education, evidence support, and insight generation in alignment with respiratory TA priorities. The role is also responsible for driving the execution of medical activities and building advocacy with relevant specialties across the Central Region of Saudi Arabia. You will act as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and centres of excellence, ensuring that science, clinical precision, and patient outcomes remain at the core of every initiative.</p><p>
This role requires strong therapeutic knowledge in respiratory diseases, scientific acumen, and the ability to connect field-based insights to broader medical and business strategies during a critical phase of portfolio growth and new launches.</p><p>
The role may take responsibility as reviewer for activities and promotional materials and may lead Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance within a particular market.</p><p></p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll do</b></p><p><b>
Field Medical Excellence</b></p><ul><li>
Execute the Respiratory Medical Affairs Plan in alignment with TA leadership and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Deliver high-quality scientific exchange with HCPs and decision-makers to support the appropriate use of asthma and COPD therapies.</li><li>
Drive disease education initiatives, multidisciplinary collaborations, and patient identification strategies across asthma and COPD.</li><li>
Support launch readiness and lifecycle management activities across the respiratory portfolio.</li></ul><p><b>
Scientific Engagement and External Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>
Build strong peer-to-peer relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) across pulmonology, allergy/immunology, and related specialties.</li><li>
Lead and contribute to scientific meetings, advisory boards, and symposia as a subject-matter expert in respiratory diseases.</li><li>
Support speaker development, CME activities, and scientific partnerships aligned with the respiratory strategy.</li><li>
Generate and communicate actionable insights to inform local strategy and identify opportunities to improve patient care and access.</li></ul><p><b>
Evidence Generation and Data Dissemination</b></p><ul><li>
Support local studies, registries, and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) across asthma and COPD.</li><li>
Contribute to the development and review of scientific materials ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>
Disseminate emerging clinical and real-world evidence on respiratory therapies in an ethical and balanced manner.</li></ul><p><b>
Cross-Functional Medical Support</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with Market Access, HEOR, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure strong scientific alignment.</li><li>
Provide medical input into formulary discussions, value communication, and payer engagement.</li><li>
Deliver scientific training and support to internal stakeholders across the respiratory portfolio.</li></ul><p><b>
Compliance and Medical Governance</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure all activities align with AstraZeneca&rsquo;s ethical standards, SOPs, and SFDA regulations.</li><li>
Maintain full compliance in documentation, adverse event reporting, and insight capture systems.</li></ul><p><b>
Only applications in KSA will be considered.</b></p><p><b>
Essential for the role</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in medicine or pharmacy is required</li><li>
Post-graduate master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage</li><li>
Respiratory experience is a must.</li><li>
2+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, preferably in respiratory (asthma/COPD).</li><li>
Experience across inhaled therapies and/or biologics is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Understanding of patient pathways, referral systems, and access dynamics in respiratory care within Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Ability to translate complex scientific data into meaningful clinical value.</li><li>
Strong strategic thinking with solid business and healthcare system understanding.</li></ul><p><b>
Desirable for the role</b></p><ul><li>
Knowledge of company products and allocated therapeutic areas, expertise at relevant therapy area</li><li>
Acts independently, is willing to take on challenges, and can say no to stakeholders when necessary</li><li>
Sets high standards of work and makes others accountable for achieving outstanding performance</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why AstraZeneca?</b></p><p>
At AstraZeneca we&rsquo;re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There&rsquo;s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We&rsquo;re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.</p><p><b><br>
So, what&rsquo;s next?
</b></p><ul><li>Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can&rsquo;t wait to hear from you.</li><li>
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it&rsquo;s yours.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Where can I find out more?</b></p><p>
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn</p><p>
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook</p><p>
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram</p></div><p></p>

Medical Advisor – Respiratory

Sanofi

<div><div><div><div><p><b>Job title: </b>Medical Science Liaison &ndash; Immunology (Respiratory &amp; GI)</p><ul><li><b>
Location:</b> <i>Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</i></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
About the job</b></p><p>
As a <b>Medical Science Liaison &ndash; Immunology (Respiratory &amp; GI)</b> within our Specialty Care team, you'll serve as the vital bridge between cutting-edge science and clinical practice. You'll build trusted relationships with key scientific experts, support clinical research initiatives, and bring real-world medical insights back to our brand teams to help shape breakthrough treatments for patients with immune challenges. Ready to get started?</p><p>
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you'll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.</p><p></p><p><b>
About Sanofi</b></p><p>
We're an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system &ndash; and innovative pipeline &ndash; enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.</p><p></p><p><b>
Main responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Build and maintain balanced scientific relationships with key external experts to deepen understanding of customer research needs and opportunities in Immunology (Respiratory &amp; GI).</li><li>
Develop a clear understanding of the healthcare ecosystem through stakeholder mapping and identifying key milestones in patient journeys.</li><li>
Provide healthcare professionals and decision-makers with accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information about our Immunology portfolio.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and clinical teams to coordinate Phase IV clinical projects, facilitate investigator-sponsored study submissions, support publications, and assist in site selection.</li><li>
Act as a product expert supporting commercial teams during training sessions, particularly in handling medical objections.</li><li>
Serve as the primary source of real-world medical insights and scientific expert feedback from the field to brand teams.</li><li>
Represent Sanofi at key medical and scientific conferences by staffing medical information booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and observing sponsored speakers.</li><li>
Receive, document, and report adverse events according to company procedures and ensure risk management plan implementation and monitoring.</li></ul><p><b>
About you</b></p><ul><li><b>
Education:</b> University degree in life sciences required; MD, PhD, or PharmD strongly preferred</li><li><b>
Experience:</b> At least 2 years of experience in specialty care and/or Immunology/Gastroenterology is a plus</li><li><b>
Technical skills:</b> Strong knowledge of clinical research methodology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)</li><li><b>
Communication skills:</b> Ability to communicate effectively at various management levels, including with scientific external experts</li><li><b>
Soft skills:</b> Self-motivated team player with business acumen, resource planning abilities, and the capacity to inspire and motivate others</li><li><b>
Languages:</b> Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic</li></ul><p><b>
Why choose us?</b></p><ul><li>
Work at the intersection of cutting-edge immunoscience and patient care, helping deliver breakthrough treatments to those with the highest unmet medical needs.</li><li>
Build meaningful relationships with leading scientific experts and key opinion leaders while contributing to clinical research that shapes the future of Immunology care.</li><li>
Develop your career in a purpose-driven environment with opportunities to grow across therapeutic areas, functions, and geographies.</li><li>
Collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams across Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, and Commercial functions to drive patient impact.</li><li>
Thrive in a workplace that values scientific excellence, ethical leadership, and your personal well-being with comprehensive benefits and flexible working options.</li></ul><p><b>
Pursue</b> <i>Progress</i>. <b>Discover</b> <i>Extraordinary.</i></p><p>
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue <i>Progress</i> and Discover <i>Extraordinary</i> &ndash; together.</p><p>
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law</p></div></div></div>
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Medical Science Liaison

Novo Nordisk, Inc.

<div><div><div><div><div><p>Regional Medical Advisor
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Category: </b>Clinical Development
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Riyadh, Riyadh, SA
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Regional Medical Advisor</b><br>
<b>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</b></div><p>
Are you highly motivated to make a difference to improve patients' lives with CardioMetabolic Diseases This role offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of medical education and scientific dialogue in Saudi Arabia, building relationships with key opinion leaders while contributing to strategic initiatives that bring life-changing treatments to patients across the region.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Your new role</b><br>
As a Regional Medical Advisor based in Riyadh, you will provide medical and scientific support, education, and training across business functions to external customers, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders. You'll be part of the Medical Department, reporting directly to the Sr Manager, Metabolic Field Team</p>
<p>
Your key accountabilities will include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Build and update scientific and medical knowledge about the entire cardiometabolic portfolio of Novo Nordisk products, dedicating time to search for relevant information about new developments and competitors&rsquo; products.</li>
<li>Proactively develops a compelling, KOL-tailored Medical Engagement (simple, relevant, trustworthy) grounded in rigorous insights and contributes to shaping scientific agendas and measurable clinical practice improvements that optimize patient outcomes<b><i>.</i></b></li>
<li>Establish and maintain peer‑to‑peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging experts, developing and executing KOL engagement plans aligned with.</li>
</ul> <ul><li>medical priorities ensuring they are aware and understand the scientific basis and clinical usefulness of our compounds within the cardiometabolic portfolio.</li>
<li>Facilitating the development of symposia, meetings, and education seminars for healthcare providers on subjects relevant to Novo Nordisk products and projects, while delivering presentations at local meetings and external conferences.</li>
<li>Identifying opportunities for relevant academic and professional collaboration in the interests of current and future business needs, developing project proposals in support of business cases for local funding and initiatives.</li>
<li>Contributing to medico-marketing strategy and providing support for local business plans to promote the achievement of targets and alignment of cross-functional business activities while ensuring compliance with country-specific regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with Novo Nordisk Business Ethics, Local regulations, Medical Governance frameworks, Reporting Safety information as per NN SOPs.</li>
<li>Reply to unsolicited requests by the HCPs on NN products (Medical information request).</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Your new department</b></p>
<p>
The Medical department aims to improve patients' lives by being a leading strategic partner in the generation, interpretation, and communication of scientific data with relevant stakeholders, while ensuring full compliance in all our internal and external activities. We work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth needs in a continuously changing environment, partnering with those willing to work in a team and building a future where every life counts by pioneering scientific breakthroughs and expanding to new therapy areas.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Your skills &amp; qualifications</b><br>
As a Regional Medical Advisor, you need to be action-oriented with a strong drive and focus on results, a team player who is customer-focused with good peer relationships, and an innovative thinker with strong project management skills.</p>
<p>
You will bring:</p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 1 year of experience in the medical affairs department within the pharmaceutical industry in a multinational organization.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (required); Bachelor's degree in Medicine is a plus.</li>
<li>Experience in Diabetes &amp; Obesity therapy area is highly advantageous.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, professionalism, and dedication with great scientific dialogue capabilities.</li>
<li>Excellent command over both written and spoken English and Arabic.</li>
<li>Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, actively networking with local healthcare interests in line with current and future business needs.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Working at Novo Nordisk</b><br>
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and cultures because we know that lasting change requires diverse thinking. When you join us, you're not just starting a job &ndash; you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Deadline: April 22,2026</b></p><p></p><div><br>
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes &ndash; we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger &ndash; a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Regional Medical Advisor

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital

<div><p><b>Job Purpose :
</b></p><p>The Clinical Operations Director represents the Medical Affairs administration in the day-to-day operations of the clinical areas to ensure high quality medical care is provided to all patients in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner. The Clinical Operations Director is expected to facilitate the logistics and work dynamics to be more effective and efficient, and exercise initiative in prioritizing conflicting work demands and effectively communicating with stakeholders and related departments to ensure achieving excellence in patient care. He/she will be deeply involved in all clinical projects, initiatives and improvement of internal processes.
</p><p><b>Key Accountabilities &amp; Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Represent the Executive Director Medical Affairs to address physician and patient care issues.
</li><li>Assists the Executive Director Medical Affairs with budget preparation and review.
</li><li>Suggests and implements approved action plans to ensure achievement of objectives, and delivery of efficient, high quality patient care services in line with KAAUH&rsquo;s strategic plan
</li><li>Ensures (in liaison with heads of departments) the implementation the roles and the regulations to smoothen the daily hospital operation.
</li><li>Assists the heads of clinical departments to ensure better utilization and growth of related clinical services.
</li><li>Liaise with all related administration to ensure safe and effective operation
</li><li>Liaise with patient experience department and quality/patient safety department to solve any issues related to medical affairs and improvement plans.
</li><li>Available for consultation and responsible for ensuring safe, professional delivery of care.
</li><li>Maintains proper communication and good working relationships are maintained with other departments
</li><li>Participates actively in local and international accreditation processes and ensure that standards are maintained as required by CBAHI and JCI.
</li><li>Participates in the development and review of regulatory documents (IPP/APP) associated with Medical Affairs.
</li><li>Prepare statistical reports as required.
</li><li>Respects patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
</li><li>Participates in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
</li></ul><p>Performs other job related duties, as assigned.
</p><p><b>Qualification and Experience
</b></p><p><b>Minimum or Required:
</b></p><p>-Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare profession (i.e. Nursing, Pharmacy) or any related field. with 10 years of Experience.
</p><p>- Master Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare profession (i.e. Nursing, Pharmacy) or any related field. with 8 years of Experience.</p></div><p></p>

Director of Medical Operations

Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div><p><b>Leverage your expertise and join a leading company specializing in leading Pharmaceutical and medical devices company in Saudi Arabia.</b></p><p><b>
 </b>The <b>Product &amp; Business Development Manager</b> will be responsible for identifying and developing new products, conducting market insights and analysis, and establishing strategic partnerships, while working closely with R&amp;D and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure successful product development and market entry.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></h3><ul><li><p>
Conduct in-depth <b>market research and analysis</b> to identify new product opportunities and unmet clinical needs in Saudi Arabia.</p></li><li><p>
Lead <b>product development initiatives</b> in coordination with R&amp;D and Regulatory Affairs teams.</p></li><li><p>
Translate market insights into actionable product strategies and portfolio expansion plans.</p></li><li><p>
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new <b>suppliers and manufacturing partners</b> to enhance product offerings.</p></li><li><p>
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, principals, and international manufacturers.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance) for successful product launches.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor <b>product and business development KPIs</b>, opportunity pipelines, and performance metrics.</p></li><li><p>
Represent the company in supplier meetings, industry events, exhibitions, and conferences.</p></li><li><p>
Leverage established relationships with <b>NUPCO</b>, government authorities, hospitals, and distributors to support tenders, product listings, and long-term contracts.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration</b>, or related field (<b>MBA preferred</b>).</p></li><li><p>
Minimum <b>10+ years of experience</b> in <b>product development, market insights, or business development</b> within the medical devices industry.</p></li><li><p>
Proven experience in <b>product strategy, supplier management, and R&amp;D coordination</b>.</p></li><li><p>
Strong understanding of the <b>Saudi healthcare market, medical device regulations, and procurement processes</b> including NUPCO.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to assess market opportunities and convert insights into viable products.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent <b>analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management</b> skills.</p></li></ul></div>

Product & Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical | Saudi Arabia

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