Medical Manager Oncology Saudi Arabia

Job Vacancy: Medical manager Oncology (Saudi Arabia)

An opportunity has arisen for a medical manager in Saudi Arabia reporting to, Medical Director, Saudi Arabia.

Role summary:

Successful candidate should be able to:

• Supports Saudi Medical Affairs strategy through engaging with identified KTLs and executing specific tactics to advance awareness and knowledge regarding our company
• , assigned products, disease states and pertinent research activities.
• In alignment with country medical director, develops and implements territory and  KTL-specific strategies to fulfill educational gaps and ensure the safe and appropriate use of our company products

Key responsibilities:

• Engages with influential members of the medical community (Key Thought Leaders, KTLs) and other healthcare providers (HCPs) within an assigned territory and therapeutic area (TA) to deliver comprehensive scientific education on disease states, therapeutic options and research advances of strategic importance to the Company.
• Identifies, profiles and cultivates collaborative relationships with KTLs as scientific peers and advocates.
• Plans and executes assigned tactics to fulfill Medical Affairs strategies in the field and positively impact KTL perceptions and knowledge regarding Company, Company initiatives and associated products.
• Maintains and demonstrates comprehensive and in-depth scientific knowledge of an assigned TA, including disease states, research advances, approved treatment options and investigational therapies.
• Represents Medical Affairs and the Company as an expert scientific resource in an assigned TA for HCPs and internal colleagues.
• Efficiently communicates complex scientific information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Gathers and internally communicates relevant opinions, expert knowledge, competitive insights and research and development concepts from KTLs to advance and influence the strategic direction of the Medical Affairs department and Company.

• Represents Medical Affairs and the Company at medical educational events, programs, meetings and conventions, including medical exhibit booth staffing, congress scientific program coverage and reporting, internal medical meeting development and execution (i.e., Advisory Boards, Expert panels), etc.
• Represents Medical Affairs and the Company in delivering medical presentations to Managed Care organizations, government organizations, patient groups (if applicable) etc.
• Liaises with the Medical Affairs staff on the development and implementation of the country- and territory-specific Medical Affairs strategies and initiatives
• Identifies, develops and implements regional and local medical programs to fulfill unmet medical educational needs, to advance research and disease state knowledge, and to ensure safe and appropriate use of Company therapeutics
• As appropriate, coordinates with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs in providing field support for research studies
• As appropriate, assists in the nomination of potential clinical study sites for Company-sponsored clinical trials, in collaboration with R&D and GCO
• As appropriate, nominates HCPs and provides justification for their consideration in various Medical and/or Company-sponsored activities (i.e., advisors, investigators, speakers, authors, educational sponsorships etc.)
• As appropriate, acts as a resource and liaison for internally communicating the scientific rationale for unsolicited investigator-sponsored studies (ISS) that are aligned to Medical Affairs strategy
• As appropriate, provides training to HCPs (i.e., contracted speakers)
• As appropriate, communicates information to HCPs regarding Company-sponsored medical initiatives and research opportunities (Medical programs, sponsorships, grants, etc.) and liaises with HCPs regarding these activities as per Local affiliate regulations
• Effectively communicates and collaborates, as appropriate, with cross-functional colleagues
• Identifies, visits, and maintains KTLs’ visiting records for the territory spending not less than 50% of his/her time field/field-related activities.
• As applicable, assists in the development of educational and training material and conducts medical training for internal colleagues
• As applicable, creates and gain approval of medical presentations for use in scientific engagements with HCPs
• Collaborate with the LDSO and fully implement SOPs regarding the reports of adverse events related to our company products
• Ensures compliant use of field material and conduct of activities and acts as a respected and highly regarded representative of the Medical Affairs department and Company

Candidate’s profile: The job holder must possess the following knowledge and/or capabilities -

• University degree (Bachelor’s) in medical science, preferably in the scientific field relevant to position
• 3 years or more of medical affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry
• English language competency and fluency in local language
• Advanced scientific knowledge, relationship building and networking skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically with strong business acumen.
• Master communicator at different levels e.g., KTLs / HCPs and peers, in both small and large groups
• Ability to build ongoing and productive relationships throughout the organization to achieve business goals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills