Medical Science Laison - KSA

Job Description

Position Overview

MSLs are responsible for engaging in non-promotional, peer-to-peer communications and providing medical/scientific information to Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs).

Responsibilities

Engagement with External Leaders

• Engage in non-promotional, peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs to the extent permitted by law and local regulation, local industry codes, and other provisions of the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities.

• Gain deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges in their local geography.

• Represent Medical Affairs at local or regional non-promotional Medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia) — may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event scientific information and post-event scientific summaries.

• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs, utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials.

• Respond to unsolicited requests for information on company research and/or grant activities by directing SLs or KDMs to appropriate company resources for grants, sponsored clinical trial involvement, and outcomes research.

• Organize and participate in medical and scientific exchange activities, which include but are not limited to hospital lectures, journal clubs, expert input forums, and advisory boards — may take the role as presenter.

• Share, on a reactive basis, the publicly available areas of interest with SLs and direct them to the appropriate resources for further information.

• Provide medical/scientific support, including written documentation and/or verbal interactions for Health Technology Assessments and formulary decisions, following the principles of scientific exchange as outlined in the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities.

Internal Support

• Formulate regional Medical Affairs Plans and implement its activities.

• Support the identification of potential study investigators for sponsored studies, at the request of the clinical trials organization personnel.

• Provide insights on the scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, development programs, and company strategy.

• Support company commercial colleagues by providing on-label or disease state scientific training, when requested and where allowed.

• Provide scientific support to patient access program.

Competencies

• Strategically, and consistently demonstrates the capability of applying up to date essentials of scientific knowledge at a peer-to-peer level across the scientific engagement model (SEM)

• Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of peer-to-peer scientific exchange across the SEM; while providing back information to internal stakeholders via organization systems thoroughly strategically and consistently.

• Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of research support across the SEM; while leveraging the internal systems and executing in a manner that meets the organizational needs.

• Strong scientific baseline knowledge in assigned therapeutic area(s).

• Strong knowledge about clinical trial methods, implementation, and data interpretation.

• Sound scientific understanding, and eagerness to continue learning about a specific therapeutic area.

• Ability to present scientific and other technical information with confidence, in a way that engenders trust and credibility.

• Excellent communication skills, including listening and probing skills, across a variety of internal and external audiences.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Medical Doctor or Pharmacist/Pharm D

• Medical Science Liaison experience preferred in Neurology and dermatology.

• 3-4 years Relevant pharmaceutical experience.

• Scientific exchange

• Leadership including CF alignment and collaboration

• Communication, including listening and probing skills

• Project management

• Communication, including listening and probing skills

• Saudi National preferred.

• Fluent English

• Licensed Pharmacist from Saudi Health Specialty.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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