Medical Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that is creating breakthrough science to improve people s health. We re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow your dream career. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity - Medical Advisor This position works out of our UAE office in the Established Pharmaceutical division. This is an Oncology Field based Medical Advisor role About Established Pharmaceuticals We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines covers multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

What You'll Do

I. Compliance: Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted with due regard to all applicable local, global, and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, Company policies and accepted standards of best practice. Ensure to report any adverse event or safety concern to the pharmacovigilance department within 24 hours.

II. Stakeholder Interactions -Development of scientific partnership with Key Opinion leaders and HCP through evidence based communication and education, medical information on oncology product and therapeutic area. - Ensure regular interaction with KOLs 4-5 visits per day - KOL mapping (categorization and developing action plan for each KOL throughout the year) after aligning with direct manager: Setting at least 2 action plans per KOL per year. KOLs identification based on preset selection criteria Develop KOL list/map (at least 10-15/TA) across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain territories -Provide scientific and technical support for, and help maintain professional and credible relationships with, key opinion leaders and academic centers to ensure access to current medical and scientific information on the oncology therapeutic area as per Abbott policy and country regulations. -Deliver credible presentations and education related to the oncology TA and clinical evidence of products, to HCPs individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), where requested. -Participate in the selection process to identify appropriately qualified physicians the Company would wish to engage in collaborative efforts such as potential research collaborations, or lecture/meeting support (Round Tables, Congresses, Symposia, etc.); and to ensure a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts. Selection process should not be influenced with prescribing behavior of the HCP, -Attend relevant Scientific Societies meetings and Conferences, and develop summaries of key messages for use within the Company such as key areas of scientific/company interest, new trends in diagnosis, monitoring and treatments in the therapeutic area, etc. -Provide key opinion leaders and internal medical with scientific and technical support for publications of scientific or medical interest. -Identify and develop local speakers and upgrade to regional and global level - Support in the inclusion of new products.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications - Degree in health sciences (holding M.D, PhD, PharmD, Post graduate degree in Life sciences or related is an advantage) - Experience in pharmaceutical industry, specifically in oncology not less than 2 years (Oncology experience is mandatory) - Preferably previous experience in MSL role - Through knowledge and experience of the dynamics in healthcare system and pharmaceutical industry in the Gulf region. - Effective communication and presentation skills - Act as team player - Analytical and critical thinking skills - Fluent in English both written and spoken. Arabic is a plus.