Medical Science Liaison

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 DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesIncluding, 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 KOLsDeliver 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 budgetTo respond to medical questions from customers and company colleaguesTo ensure initial and continued medical training of field teams and other Sobi internal employeesTo validate team’s medical informationTo work with field teams on public relations or symposia with healthcare professionals.Liaison with patient advocacy groups.QualificationsEducation/Learning ExperienceRequired: Bachelor’s degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine)Desired: Postgraduate university degree level education – medical based Work ExperienceRequired: Experience within GCC markets is a plus including Saudi4 years + experience in pharmaceutical industry2 years + experience as MSLDesired: 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'sOperational Discipline to execute the aligned plans. Personal AttributesRequired: Demonstration of Sobi core values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition) LanguagesRequired: Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic Critical competenciesEffective & Influential Oral presentations within healthcare professionCommunication and negotiation skillsExcellent collaborative & organizational skills