Medical Science Liaison - Jeddah

Summary

To serve as a liaison to the medical/ scientific community and responsible for establishing, developing and partnering with Health Care Providers/ Professionals (HCPs), e.g. external Medical Experts, study investigators, treatment guideline experts, etc. to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Novartis’ 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’ scientific educational and research needs with available Novartis resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific HCP inquiries, as appropriate.

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About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Medical Expert Engagement

• In collaboration with the cross-functional team, ensure appropriate identification, mapping and engagement of Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment to Integrated product strategy (IPS).
• Provide and discuss medical, scientific and health care and outcome research evidence on new treatment options, Novartis compounds, products, therapeutic and research areas with key HCPs (e.g. external Medical Experts, researchers, key patient care providers) and relevant stakeholders involved in patient treatment decisions.
• Upon unsolicited requests for information from HCPs, present data on Novartis products, this may include internally Globally approved information on compounds in development with no approved indications.
• Involve HCPs when a need is identified to provide support / advice / participate in specific medical and scientific activities e.g. advisory boards, education of HCPs, publications, etc.

Internal Novartis Contributions

• Serves as local medical resource for disease area and compound/product training to Novartis field colleagues (e.g. sales reps, CRAs).
• Contribute to shape the IPS plan proactively providing external stakeholders’ insights and contribute to the design and execution and the Medical Affairs strategy and plan.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree: PharmD, PhD, Medical Doctor (MD).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Sales is essential, in any Therapy Area.
• Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written).
• Must be based in Jeddah, or willing to relocate there.

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Division International Business Unit Innovative Medicines Location Saudi Arabia Site Jeddah Company / Legal Entity SA01 (FCRS = SA001) Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No

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