Rare Disease Medical Partner, Hnt

AstraZeneca

Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar
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Rare disease ecosystem
Scientific and strategic leader
Medical excellence
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar to lead medical initiatives in the rare disease sector, focusing on stakeholder engagement, evidence generation, and medical education. The ideal candidate will possess advanced degrees and extensive experience in medical affairs, particularly within rare diseases. **

Job Summary

  • The Rare Disease Medical Partner (RDMP) is a senior field-based scientific and strategic leader responsible for driving medical excellence and shaping the rare disease ecosystem in alignment with AstraZeneca’s vision of pioneering innovation for patients with high unmet needs.
  • You will partner with healthcare professionals, academic centers, policy makers, patient groups, and payers, ensuring science translates into meaningful patient outcomes across the Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar (KBQ).
  • At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.

Matching Summary

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Rare Disease Medical Partner in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar to lead medical initiatives in the rare disease sector, focusing on stakeholder engagement, evidence generation, and medical education. The ideal candidate will possess advanced degrees and extensive experience in medical affairs, particularly within rare diseases. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rare disease ecosystem
  • Scientific and strategic leader
  • Medical excellence
  • Integrated medical impact
  • Cross-functional decision support
  • Real-world evidence generation

Nice-to-have

  • Patient-focused biopharmaceutical company
  • Pioneering innovation
  • Transforming patient care
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • At least 2 years in rare disease
  • Proven track record of scientific leadership
  • Deep understanding of clinical practice patterns
  • Fluency in English (Arabic an advantage)
  • Willingness to travel across KBQ (50-70%)

Work Rights

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