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Medical Sciences Advisor

Mundipharma International

Riyadh, KSA

Full Time

Senior

Field

3 days ago

Medical AffairsScientific CommunicationStakeholder EngagementClinical ResearchEvidence GenerationProject Management

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Role Summary

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you serve as the field based scientific expert within assigned therapeutic areas, building trusted peer to peer relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), healthcare organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
You will independently engage in scientific exchange, communicate complex clinical and scientific information, generate actionable medical insights, support evidence generation initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of local medical strategies.
This position requires significant travel, extensive external stakeholder engagement, and participation in scientific meetings, advisory boards, congresses, and educational activities across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the scientific expert for assigned therapeutic areas and products.
Maintain a deep understanding of relevant disease areas, treatment landscapes, clinical evidence, and emerging scientific developments.
Translate scientific and clinical insights into meaningful recommendations that support local medical strategies and objectives.
Monitor scientific literature, treatment guidelines, competitor activities, and healthcare trends to maintain scientific leadership.
Provide expert interpretation of clinical data and communicate complex scientific information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain high value scientific relationships with KEEs, HCPs, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and other healthcare stakeholders through compliant scientific engagement.
Conduct peer to peer scientific discussions that advance understanding of disease management and treatment approaches.
Facilitate meaningful scientific exchange and gather actionable medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning and evidence generation priorities.
Represent Mundipharma as a trusted and credible scientific partner within the healthcare community.
Support advisory boards, scientific meetings, investigator discussions, and other stakeholder engagement activities.
Support the planning and delivery of scientific and medical education initiatives for external and internal stakeholders.
Identify evidence gaps and contribute to evidence generation strategies, including real world evidence projects, investigator initiated studies, and research collaborations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or another relevant healthcare discipline is required.
A postgraduate scientific qualification, Master's degree, PharmD, PhD, or Medical Degree is considered advantageous.
Additional certifications in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Evidence Generation, Pharmaceutical Medicine, or related fields are desirable.
Minimum of 5 years' experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
Minimum of 2 years' Medical Affairs experience within Saudi Arabia or a comparable healthcare environment is required.
Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, Clinical Research professional, or a comparable scientific role is preferred.
Experience supporting product launches, scientific engagement programmes, evidence generation initiatives, investigator sponsored research, or strategic Medical Affairs projects is advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and influence stakeholders through scientific credibility.
Proven success in leading projects, resolving complex medical challenges, and collaborating across multiple functions.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas and relevant clinical practice.
Sound understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and healthcare systems.
Ability to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.
Excellent presentation, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong relationship building capability with KEEs, HCPs, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in scientific literature evaluation, digital engagement platforms, and business applications.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is considered an advantage.

Working Conditions

Full time field based role combining office, virtual, and external stakeholder engagement activities across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.
Significant domestic and regional travel is required.
Frequent participation in congresses, advisory boards, scientific meetings, educational events, and healthcare engagement activities.
Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while aligning with Medical Affairs priorities and objectives.
Regular interaction with healthcare stakeholders and cross functional teams in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

What We Offer in Return

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities to contribute to innovative scientific initiatives and improved patient outcomes.
Exposure to leading healthcare professionals, academic experts, and scientific communities across the GCC region.
A collaborative, inclusive, and high performing culture.
Continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
The chance to work in a scientifically driven environment that values integrity, excellence, and patient centricity.