Medical Advisor, Rare Disease, Metabolic, Gulf

AstraZeneca

Gulf
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Scientific engagement
Medical education
Evidence support
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Advisor for Rare Diseases in the Gulf region to drive medical activities, scientific engagement, and evidence generation. The ideal candidate will have advanced qualifications, significant experience in medical affairs, and a strong understanding of the Gulf healthcare landscape. **

Job Summary

  • The Rare Disease Medical Advisor is responsible for driving the execution of medical activities across the Gulf region, ensuring the delivery of scientific engagement, medical education, evidence support, and insight generation.
  • This role requires strong therapeutic knowledge, scientific acumen, and the ability to connect insights from the field to the broader business and medical strategy.
  • At AstraZeneca, you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit in an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Advisor for Rare Diseases in the Gulf region to drive medical activities, scientific engagement, and evidence generation. The ideal candidate will have advanced qualifications, significant experience in medical affairs, and a strong understanding of the Gulf healthcare landscape. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • scientific engagement
  • medical education
  • evidence support
  • insight generation
  • therapeutic knowledge
  • scientific acumen
  • rare disease medicines

Nice-to-have

  • patient-focused biopharmaceutical company
  • science-led organization
  • inclusive culture
  • lifelong learning
  • pioneer the future of healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred)
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • Proven ability to translate scientific data
  • Strong presentation, analytical, and project coordination skills
  • Deep understanding of Gulf healthcare systems
  • Fluency in English (Arabic preferred)
  • Willingness to travel across the Gulf (50-60%)

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