Senior Medical Science Liaison (Nephrology), Jeddah📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Jeddah |
About the Role
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) specializing in Nephrology to join our team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for building and maintaining scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and thought leaders within the medical and academic communities. The Sr MSL will be responsible for the ethical and timely dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Vertex's compounds. This role will significantly contribute to shaping the medical plan and Medical Affairs strategy by integrating external stakeholder insights.
The Sr MSL will engage HCPs to address scientific, educational, and research needs, providing the latest emerging data in response to specific inquiries. This position requires a deep understanding of the assigned therapeutic area and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships to foster scientific engagement and support the appropriate use of Vertex medicines.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and foster effective and trusting relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and identify and engage other appropriate HCPs, leading to scientific engagement with a broad network of IgAN care providers and opinion leaders.
- Understand the inter-relationships within and between academic centers to enhance KOL and HCP engagements.
- Consistently incorporate all aspects of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) into all interactions, enhancing the quality of interactions and overall relationships.
- Independently integrate the medical plan into interactions and territory planning, capturing valuable feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy.
- Utilize an in-depth understanding of the CRM system and data analytics tools for time-sensitive capture of interaction details and to enhance future KOL engagements and manage workload.
- Effectively and compliantly discuss scientific information at an advanced level with external stakeholders, covering both disease state and product information.
- Demonstrate in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of payers in the region and understand their impact on patient care delivery.
- Represent Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific session/abstract coverage, booth staffing, routine KOL interactions, contributing to congress summaries, and potentially providing logistical guidance as the "MSL congress lead."
- Conduct all activities in compliance with Vertex policies and procedures and perform all administrative tasks in a timely manner, including CRM entry, mileage and expense reporting, calendar entries, and training assignments.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Saudi nationality is required.
- Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high-quality results.
- Ability to plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment.
- Ability to create solutions to identified issues.
- Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature.
- Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings.
- Good knowledge of the assigned geographic territory (Western Region).
- In-depth understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Proficient knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols, the healthcare environment, and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products.
- Demonstrated working understanding of the compliance and regulatory frameworks governing the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to conduct compliant interactions.
- In-depth knowledge of payers and their unique medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines.
- Fluent in both English and Arabic (oral and written).
- Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel within the assigned geography, including occasional weekend or overnight travel.
- Physician or Pharmacist with a scientific background.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working within medical affairs in Pharma/Biotech.
- Understanding of the kidney disease area/Nephrology.
Required Skills
- Scientific Engagement Model (SEM)
- CRM system utilization
- Data analytics tools
- Microsoft Office programs
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medical and scientific literature appraisal
Work Environment and Logistics
This is a full-time role based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, covering the Western Region. The position requires the ability to travel within the assigned geography, which may include occasional weekend or overnight travel. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are necessary.
Requirements
- For Saudis Only
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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