Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:The Medical Affairs Manager will be responsible for the medical & clinical aspects of GSK Gulf withinthe assigned Therapy Area/s (including oncology, onco-hematology)\xc2\xb7 To foster the ethical and scientific image of GlaxoSmithKline as a leading pharmaceuticalcompany.\xc2\xb7 To be accountable for leading external scientific/clinical exchange with the scientific andmedical community and to bring the medical voice of the customer back into the organization(this includes 1:1 interactions, advisory boards, medical education, congress presentations,publications and congress sponsorships).\xc2\xb7 To work with the Medical team, the cross-functional teams, and global teams providingscientific/clinical expertise, advice on GSK products in the market by developing andimplementing a local, integrated medical strategy and customer engagement plans.AccountabilityGeneral:\xc2\xb7 Provide expert scientific product and disease knowledge and trusted medical leadership to GSKand to above country Medical Networks\xc2\xb7 Build and leverage high quality scientific knowledge and capability expertise.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate leadership & provide guidance for GSK in the assigned Therapy Area(s) from ascientific perspective.\xc2\xb7 Work with different stakeholders to ensure that all relevant planning factors and impacts areassessed in development, pre-launch, launch and life cycle management strategies within thescope of therapy area(s) responsibility.Clinical Operations:\xc2\xb7 Identify gaps that need Key Evidence Generation studies as effectiveness studies, healthoutcome studies and health economic studies.\xc2\xb7 Plan and manage Phase IIIb/IV clinical trials, Collaborative Research Trials (ISS) &Observational studies in accordance with GCP guidelines & company relevant SOP\xe2\x80\x99s.\xc2\xb7 Identify opportunities to engage GSK in R&D studies within the scope of therapy arearesponsibility\xc2\xb7 Provide company with relevant clinical data in line with the company\xe2\x80\x99s scientific & commercialobjectives, within guidelines of Good Clinical Practice, local laws & regulations.Scientific Engagements and External Experts Interactions:\xc2\xb7 Lead, develop and implement a local Medical Strategic Plan for medicines within the assignedtherapy area including:o Identifying areas of research interest and developing timely local study protocols whichadvance the scientific understanding of our medicationso Identifying areas of medical education interesto Identifying advisory board/1:1 interaction needs, and leading their implementation andfollow-upo Ensuring alignment with commercial strategic planningo Managing research budget and budget forecasting processes for assigned products andtherapy areas\xc2\xb7 Deliver external engagement excellence characterized by timely, responsible and responsive interactions with the external medical and scientific community to achieve a two-way trusted scientific partnership \xc2\xb7 Accountable for regular review and analysis of data analytics and medical voice of customer to derive insights and develop action plans to deliver on the medical strategy \xc2\xb7 Works in partnership with key stakeholders as well as matrix bodies, to ensure provision of clinical & medical affairs activities to support internal decisions making during product development, commercialization, and life cycle management within the scope of assigned Therapy Area(s). \xc2\xb7 Interaction with Health Authorities to support & accelerate registration process and hence faster market penetration within the scope of assigned therapy area(s) responsibility. \xc2\xb7 Provide scientific strategic input to the regulatory and reimbursement teams to allow GSK to demonstrate the value of GSK products to achieve optimal product labeling, reimbursement outcomes and patient access. Medical Governance and Medical Information: \xc2\xb7 Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials/activities in accordance with local and global SOPs. \xc2\xb7 Respond to medical scientific inquiries from customers & field force, evaluation of scientific literature, support sales force with scientific argumentation for GSK marketed products. \xc2\xb7 Respond to medical information requests regarding GSK products from HCPs by utilizing the GSK Corporate Medical Information Request Process and Procedure.Knowledge & Skills Required\xc2\xb7 Medical Doctor or Pharmacy Degree\xc2\xb7 Industry Medical Affairs experience is a must.\xc2\xb7 Broad range of experiences, working in pharmaceutical industry, managed care, academicinstitutions, hospital setting, or healthcare consulting environment.\xc2\xb7 Ability to manage relationships with internal and external partners including Key ExternalExperts, regional and global stakeholders.\xc2\xb7 Strong ability to leverage scientific knowledge within the assigned therapeutic area.\xc2\xb7 Strong ability to develop timely and meaningful research protocols and study reports.\xc2\xb7 Proven leadership skills.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to work as a strategic partner with commercial functions.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\xc2\xb7 Solid understanding of healthcare environment in Gulf countries\xc2\xb7 In-depth understanding of medical affairs and ways of working\xc2\xb7 Understanding of key performance indicators in medical affairs\xc2\xb7 People management experience is an advantage\xc2\xb7 Strong project management skills\xc2\xb7 Strong business and financial acumen\xc2\xb7 Fluency in English, Arabic language is an advantage.Closing Date: 05 September 2024Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together \xe2\x80\x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns \xe2\x80\x93 as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it\xe2\x80\x99s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves \xe2\x80\x93 feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. 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