Medical Advisor

About FarmaMondo Group

FarmaMondo is a rapidly expanding Swiss pharmaceutical group with a global presence, focused on providing access to therapies for patients in need. The Group partners with innovative pharmaceutical and rare disease biotech companies to deliver specialty medicines to healthcare professionals and patients across various markets worldwide.

The Role of Medical Advisor, KSA

FarmaMondo is seeking a Medical Advisor for Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves driving medical affairs and scientific engagement activities across the Kingdom, with a primary focus on rare diseases. The Medical Advisor will report to the Managing Director & General Manager MENA, with a dotted line to the Market Manager KSA. Regular travel within the country is expected to engage with healthcare professionals, hospital networks, scientific societies, and patient organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with the local rare disease healthcare community, including HCPs, KOLs, hospital accounts, scientific societies, and patient organizations.
• Provide evidence-based, balanced, and compliant scientific information, and discuss novel therapeutic solutions with key stakeholders.
• Lead scientific discussions to support the inclusion of rare disease treatments in hospital formularies and the definition of treatment algorithms.
• Organize and lead Advisory Boards, Expert Meetings, and Medical Information sessions.
• Support patient access pathways, collaborating with Market Access and supply teams to ensure smooth processes from treatment initiation to medication availability.
• Ensure timely and compliant responses to internal and external medical information requests.
• Provide appropriate medical support to Commercial and Market Access teams, adhering to local standards, SFDA regulations, and internal policies.
• Implement medical field activities aligned with FarmaMondo's strategic objectives in Saudi Arabia.
• Plan and execute strategic and tactical field activities based on insights from KOLs and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of country business cases and provide medical and scientific input for business development.
• Collaborate with Market Access, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure patient-focused activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Pharmacist (BPharm/PharmD) or Medical Doctor (MD). An advanced degree in life sciences (MSc/PhD) is also considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison, Medical Advisor, or in a similar field-based Medical Affairs role.
• Solid, hands-on experience in rare diseases, neurology, or haematology is essential.
• Knowledge of Saudi pharmaceutical regulations (SFDA) and of pricing, access, and funding pathways (MOH, NUPCO, tenders, private funding).
• Experience contributing to business cases based on patient funnel, patient journey, and insights from local or regional KOLs.
• Ability to respond to medical information requests in a compliant and timely manner.
• Track record of engagement across all phases of the product life cycle.
• Experience engaging with scientific societies and patient organizations.
• Proficiency in IT skills and digital tools.

Required Skills

• Strong relationship-building, listening, and follow-through abilities.
• Solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Focus on solving challenges to achieve optimal results for all stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of identifying market opportunities, taking initiative, and ensuring task completion.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• High attention to detail.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves regular travel across the country to engage with various stakeholders. The role operates within a regional team structure, requiring cross-functional collaboration with Market Access, Commercial, and Regulatory teams.