Medical Science Liaison- Kuwait - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Amgen

Description

Career Category

Research


Job Description:


Key responsibilities:
Field-based expert role based in Kuwait that acts as primary interface to external Medical stakeholders to ensure data dissemination and generation in Upper GULF in close collaboration with other field-based Amgen functions:

• Interact regularly with healthcare decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform, as aligned with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives
• Lead General Medicine medical affairs activities in Upper GULF along defined local Medical Launch/Brand strategies
• Communicate complex cutting edge technical information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers
• Identify and train members of Amgen's speaker bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
• Consolidate and communicate trends, market insights, and unmet needs identified in the field
• Positively impact external perceptions and knowledge regarding company and company products
• Maintain and demonstrate comprehensive and indepth scientific TA Related knowledge when executing assigned tactics
• Ensure operational excellence by sharing best practices, learnings including entrepreneurial and innovative ideas
• Develop, Implement and monitor the execution of OL's scientific engagement plans
• Act as a resource, liaison and facilitator for Investigatorsponsored trials and investigators, and support Amgen sponsored research
• Coordinates with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations in providing field support for research studies and assist in the selection of clinical study sites
• Provide training to HCPs (i.e. contracted speakers)
• Identify and interact with influential members of the TA Medical community (HCPs/OLs) and other healthcare stakeholders (public and private care organizations, patient groups) within Upper GULF
• Report Scientific interactions on ALIGN reporting system, ensure proper tiering and OL profiling in Alignment with the MSL manager
• Ensure proper OL coverage, frequency of scientific interactions, proper balance between assigned scientific platforms and time on the field in alignment with the MSL manager
• Represent company at Medical Education events, programs, meetings, congresses
• Partner with external and internal stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to improve patient care

Qualifications:

• Five years experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Clinical Development / Medical Affairs/Clinical operations/Commercial operations)
• Preferable prior industry experience as Medical sciences liaison or in the Therapeutic Area
• Experience in clinical study management and conduct/ Experience in scientific publication (preferred)
• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g. MD, PhD) that provides knowledge of theories, principles and concepts within a relevant discipline
• Training in regional / local and international regulations including Good Clinical Practice (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (preferred)
• Moderate to advanced knowledge in Medical Education and Qualitative/Quantitative Research standards and reporting
• Moderate to Advanced knowledge in Medical Writing
• Knowledge of regulatory, drug safety and clinical drug development (preferred)
• Digital proficiency
• Fluent in English and local languages

Competencies:

• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes with a crossfunctional and adaptive mindset, evolving plans with new circumstances
• Cultivating relationships: Collaborates with partners to promote learning, shared understanding, thought diversity, and valuedbased engagement
• Focuses on delivering highquality impactful, and innovative solutions to drive value for patients and stakeholders
• Applies knowledge of business and healthcare industry to inform strategy and create sustainable value for patients
• Maintains and utilizes sciencebased expertise to educate stakeholders internally and externally
• Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Develops Personal and Professional Capabilities
• Communicates with impact: Engages in effective scientific exchange through active listening, impactful questioning and information sharing
• Demonstrates Individual Leadership and Professionalism
• Focuses on delivering highquality, impactful, and innovative solutions to drive value for patients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills