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Medical Advisor

Saudi Arabia
About the role
The Medical Advisor contributes to the development of medical strategy and
provides Medical input into Brand Strategies and Medical guidance and
governance for Novartis therapeutic areas ensuring support of the life cycle
of assigned products. This role works to execute the medical component of the
Brand Strategies, ensure team members are properly trained, and ensures
medical (including Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)) efforts
are properly executed and documented.

Major Accountabilities:

JOB INTERACTIONS AND INTERFACE:
This role interacts internally with the cross functional teams and externally
with Key medical experts, health authorities and other industry stakeholders.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Contribute to the development of the Medical component of the Brand Strategy, and develop a Medical Plan for each assigned product, in support of the Brand Plans. Develop and implement therapeutic area specific medical plans and publication plans.
* Leading the management of clinical studies in the Saudi affiliate ensuring: proper documentation, contracts, oversight, , drug shipments, logistics.
* Leading the management of Grants & Sponsorships ensuring proper documentation, con-tracts and payment.
* Work with franchise medical lead to develop the top medical experts and Stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with the overall strategic brand plans.

• Liaison with global/regional/local Clinical Operations team to ensure optimal Saudi top medical experts development and support.


• Create and deliver brand training to the team


• Provide and collaborate with the cross functional teams to develop scientific tools required for them to successfully perform their job (eg scientific platform content, presentation of new data, etc.).


• Contribute to the development, attend and present at appropriate meetings (advisory board meetings, investigator meetings, MEs meetings, CME, Novartis meetings, etc.)


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and interact directly with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, other Novartis affiliates to understand global strategy and share best practices.


• Provide cross-functional therapeutic and product expertise to internal customers


• Support the marketing and market access strategy for all assigned products by being a key member on cross functional teams.


• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapy areas by reviewing the literature, discussions with Key Opinion Leaders and key stakeholders, participating in cross functional interactions, attending scientific congresses, etc.


• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge in appropriate therapeutic areas, and provide ap-propriate overall strategic and operational input into Novartis TA objectives.


• Review promotional materials and Regulatory documents for medical accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. .


• Develop presentation materials as required.


• Provide therapeutic area training as needed.


• Support the development/revision and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures as required.


• Ensure all Medical activities are compliant with appropriate Novartis/ SFDA SOP's, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines.


• Participate in personal development and training sessions.


• Work in a safe manner that does not endanger yourself or co-workers.


• Strive to consistently uphold Novartis core values.
  Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
  We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and
  diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
  Role Requirements
  Education:
  Pharmacist, MSc, degree in other life sciences. Doctoral degree preferred
  (PharmD, PhD, MD).

Language:
Fluent in English & Local Language (Arabic) (oral and written).

Experience & profession:

‎1. Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships
with Medical Experts and decision makers.
‎2. Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and research procedures as well
as the ICH guidelines, GCP and other ethical guidelines relevant to the
pharmaceutical industry.
‎3. Experience in medical education and communications in at least one
therapeutic area.
‎4. Ability to understand and effectively convey emergent scientific and HEOR
data.
‎5. Excellent communication skills (listening, persuasion and presentation).
‎6. Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively on
multifunctional teams in a constantly changing field-based environment.
‎7. Familiar with the use of social media and evolving digital platforms e.g.
for stakeholder mapping, management, development and insights gathering.
‎8. Strong personal integrity and focus on stakeholders.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimal ‎2-‎3 years of Medical Affairs experience


• Preferable experience within Hematology Disease
  Division
  Innovative Medicines International & Chief Commercial Office
  Business Unit
  APMA IMI
  Work Location
  Riyadh
  Company/Legal Entity
  SAUDI PHARMA DISTRIB SAU
  Functional Area
  Research & Development
  Job Type
  Full Time
  Employment Type
  Regular
  Shift Work
  No
  Early Talent
  No