Medical Science Liaison

Title: Medical Science Liaison, NextGen Immunology

Location: Jeddah

As Medical Science Liaison Immunology Pipeline you will work in a new team with a key strategic position for the company and with high visibility beyond the country.

Responsibilities

The role requires excellent proactive communication skills with external experts to develop HCP networks and drive the translation of medical/clinical insights into pre-launch development plans for Sanofi's Immunology Pipeline products.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring close collaboration with colleagues in the Medical Office and other functions involved as well as with the Clinical Study Unit and Business Support Department and Sales/Marketing.

This position reports to the Medical Lead Immunology, Greater Gulf. 

• Support of study activities (e.g. non-interventional studies) 

• Planning of medical-scientific projects according to international, national and company-internal guidelines and supervision of these projects 

• Evaluation and provision of new findings in the indication area including congress reports and market observation (competitive intelligence) by the team 

• Identification of scientific data gaps for the local market and discussion with the office-based medical  

• Collection and critical consolidation of medical insights for the therapy requirements of the corresponding indication 

• Respond to scientific inquiries from HCPs and sales representatives regarding Immunology pipeline substances and relevant indications 

• Ensure code compliance and adherence to compliance in all activities 

• Strategic preparation of all pre-launch activities for Amlitelimab.

• Optimal scientific support of and collaboration with regional opinion leaders; for national and international experts together with the Medical Manager(s) (MM) in the indication area in clinical studies, the preparation and assessment of real world evidence data  Creation and implementation of the medical engagement plan for the local HCPs  Actively support global clinical trials in close collaboration and coordination with the medical pipeline immunology team, CSU (Clinical Study Unit) and clinical research as appropriate.

• Confident knowledge and application of legal and internal framework conditions and ethical guidelines 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Very good communication skills, as well as a confident and skillful appearance 

• Entrepreneurial, strategic and cross-functional thinking 

• Experience in project planning and management 

• Very good written and spoken English skills

• Willingness to travel extensively 

• Medical doctor, pharmacist or natural scientist with a strong scientific background, preferably a doctorate 

• Several years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison in immunology or related fields desirable.

•   Clinical study experience is a plus.

• Experience in the field of immunology is preferred 

• Extensive experience in the supervision of relevant external experts (HCPs) 

• Strong strategic-analytical and conceptual skills