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Medical Science Liaison

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Permanent Posted on   Nov. 28, 2024
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Position is based in Riyadh

JOB TITLE:  

Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology Indications

REPORTS TO:         

MSL Manager

JOB PURPOSE

Medical Science Liaison act as conduit of information, clinical trials, activities, and therapeutic approaches. Taking the leadership in the interactions with the external key stakeholders and be the main source of Real-Life Medicine and SEEs insights from the field to the brand team through:

  • Establish trustworthy stakeholders’ balance relationship.
  • Work closely with the Medical affairs and the clinical team.
  • Actively participate in the development of the medical community throughout the products life cycle management.

  • KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Establish & manage balanced scientific, personal, and professional relations with SEEs to expand understanding of customer research and opportunities for brands.
  • Clear understanding of the healthcare ecosystem from the stakeholders mapping to identifying the key milestones in the patients’ journey.
  • Provide to healthcare professionals and decision makers accurate, balanced, and timely answers to requests for information on new Type 2 Skin Diseases.
  • Work closely with the MM & the clinical team to coordinate phase IV clinical projects in the field and facilitate the submission of ISSs, publications and assist in site selection for clinical projects
  • Support commercial team activities by serving as a product expert in “Handling objections” during the training sessions.
  • The main source of “Real Life Medicine (RLM) and SEEs insights from the field directly to the brand team.
  • Actively participate in key medical and scientific conferences by staffing medical information booths, gathering intelligence on competitors, and critically observing Sanofi sponsored speakers
  • Receive, report adverse events, and transmit internally according to the company procedures
  • Ensure Risk management plan implementation & Monitoring. 
  • Maintain compliance

  • Abide by the requirements of the internal Code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company.
  • Ethical Leadership

    Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements); and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken.

  • Escalates any decisions, or seek the support of colleagues or management if personal knowledge and understanding is not at the level required to carry out any part of the role
  • KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • INTERNAL:

  • Medical & Regulatory Affairs, BU (Marketing & Sales), Market Access, Sales

  • EXTERNAL

  • Scientific external experts (SEEs), investigators, other stakeholders
  • SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

    Qualifications:

    University degree, preferably in life science preferred MD, PhD, PharmD, Advanced degree preferred

    Experience & knowledge:

  • Experience in specialty in Saudi Arabia is a must
  • Prior 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry is a must.
  • Dermatology/ Immunology experience in Saudi Arabia is a plus.
  • Languages:

  • English – full professional proficiency
  • Arabic – a plus
  • Skills:

  • Knowledge of regulatory, commercial, and clinical issues affecting industry.
  • Knowledge and experience of Methodology of Clinical Research and GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
  • Capability to communicate at various level of management to include SEEs.
  • Inspiring and motivating others. 
  • Team building and teamwork.
  • Resource-Planning and Decision-Making.
  • Business-Oriented thinking & Business Acumen.
  • Self-Motivation.

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