Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based scientific expert and trusted partner to healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and healthcare stakeholders across the UAE.

The role is responsible for driving high-quality scientific exchange, supporting the adoption of biosimilar oncology therapies, generating actionable medical insights, and ensuring compliant engagement aligned with company strategy.

The MSL plays a critical role in strengthening confidence in oncology treatments through education on clinical data, real-world evidence, and patient access initiatives within the UAE healthcare ecosystem.

1.Scientific Engagement & KOL Management

• Build and maintain strong peer-to-peer relationships with oncologists, , pharmacists, and key stakeholders across the UAE.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and evidence-based scientific presentations on oncology therapies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a timely and compliant manner.
• Identify and map KOLs, emerging experts, and influence networks across key oncology centers.

2. Medical & Scientific Support

• Act as the scientific expert for oncology products.
• Participate in scientific discussions, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives.

3. Market Access & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide scientific support for formulary inclusion, tenders, and payer discussions.
• Collaborate with market access teams on health authority interactions within the UAE.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting patient access and treatment adoption.

4. Medical Insights & Strategy

• Capture and analyze field insights on prescribing trends, competitive landscape, and barriers to access.
• Provide strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to medical plans, brand strategy, and therapy area development.

5. Scientific Presence & External Engagement

• Represent the company at congresses and scientific events.
• Gather competitive intelligence and emerging clinical data.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all activities comply with UAE regulations, company SOPs, and ethical standards.
• Adhere to pharmacovigilance requirements, including adverse event reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc Pharmacy or equivalent preferred).
• Strong scientific knowledge in oncology required.
• Understanding and application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research principles.

Additional Information

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including Medical Affairs/MSL experience.
• Proven experience in oncology is essential (Bone metastases, Bone Loss is a strong advantage).
• Experience in biosimilars is preferred.
• UAE market experience is essential; exposure to tenders and formulary processes is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong scientific and clinical acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• High level of integrity and compliance mindset
• Self-driven with strong field execution capability
• Languages & Other Requirements
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the UAE.