Job Description

We are committed to advance medical practice through the appropriate implementation of our innovative medicines and vaccines, with a vision to become the most trusted, science‑driven, and patient‑committed Medical Affairs organization in the industry.

Vaccines & infectious diseases is one of our Company's key focus areas. To date, we have launched numerous innovative molecules and continue to expand in high unmet need disease areas. We are currently hiring Vaccines Medical Advisor - Gulf.

Role Summary

The Medical Advisor holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected around 70% of their time in external engagements.

Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Develop and execute country medical affairs plan for Vaccines therapy areas

• Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access.

• Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations.

• Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations.

• Leads country Group Input Meetings and consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies.

• Construct & execute valuable scientific educational activities to position our Company as a scientific partner to the scientific community.

• Supports Clinical research activities for Global & local studies.

• Identification of appropriate local sites/investigators for clinical research programs.

• Conducts medical training to the Commercial, Access, Sales & Regulatory functions.

• Provides access support as needed (pre-license patient access).

• Ensures timely reporting of adverse events & assists local Pharmacovigilance team in assessment & completion of required data for optimal reporting.

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

• Physician or pharmacist educational background.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in Medical Affairs department is highly preferred.

• Vaccines therapy areas experience is highly preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills

• Excellent Communication Skills & ability to engage with Scientific Leaders in a confident high level scientific rapport.

• Strong Scientific background & understanding of Medical Affairs.

• Arabic & English Fluency.

• Good utility of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel).

Location: Dubai

Required Skills:

Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Training, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/1/2026

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