Job Description
Senior Medical Science Liaison – Saudi Arabia (Riyadh or Jeddah)
Multinational Pharma | Pre-Launch | New Medical Team Build | Saudi Nationals Only
We are partnering with a multinational pharmaceutical company that is currently building its Medical Affairs team in Saudi Arabia ahead of an upcoming launch.
This is a build phase, not a replacement hire. You would be part of the early medical footprint in the Kingdom and shape how the scientific engagement model is set up locally.
Therapeutic focus
Rare Diseases, Oncology, Immunology or Neuroscience.
What The Role Covers
– Scientific engagement with KOLs and treating physicians across your region
– Pre-launch medical activities: insight generation, advisory boards, scientific platform readiness
– Support of local evidence generation and real-world data initiatives
– Close collaboration with Market Access, Regulatory and Commercial in a launch context
– Contribution to the local medical strategy rather than executing a fixed playbook
What We Are Looking For
– Saudi nationality (this position is part of the client's Saudization strategy)
– PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent life sciences degree
– Solid MSL experience at least 5+ Years experience in Saudi Arabia with an established KOL network
– Background in Rare Disease, Oncology, Immunology or Neuroscience
– Pre-launch or launch exposure is a strong advantage
– Fluent English and Arabic
Why it is interesting
Early team, real influence on how Medical Affairs is built in KSA, and a portfolio in a specialty area where scientific depth actually matters commercially.
Our process
We keep it short and respectful of your time. First step is a 20-minute AI-supported interview that you can complete whenever it suits you. If there is a fit, you speak directly with the responsible consultant — no repeated screening rounds, no waiting weeks for feedback.
Confidential process.
