Medical Advisor, Rare Disease, Metabolic, Gulf

AstraZeneca

Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry trends in similar roles).
Scientific engagement with hcps
Disease education and patient identification
Build relationships with key external experts
AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Advisor for Rare Disease in the Gulf region to lead medical activities and scientific engagement, particularly in rare disease therapy areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong therapeutic knowledge, an advanced degree, and experience in Medical Affairs or related roles, ideally within rare diseases

Job Summary

  • The Rare Disease Medical Advisor is responsible for driving the execution of medical activities across the Gulf region, ensuring scientific engagement, medical education, evidence support, and insight generation.
  • Build strong peer-to-peer relationships with Key External Experts, academic partners, and referral centers to advance medical understanding and patient management.
  • Partner closely with Market Access, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure scientific and medical integrity in all activities.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Advisor for Rare Disease in the Gulf region to lead medical activities and scientific engagement, particularly in rare disease therapy areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong therapeutic knowledge, an advanced degree, and experience in Medical Affairs or related roles, ideally within rare diseases.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scientific engagement with HCPs
  • Disease education and patient identification
  • Build relationships with Key External Experts
  • Support local studies and registries
  • Cross-functional medical support
  • Compliance with ethical standards

Nice-to-have

  • Pioneer the future of healthcare
  • Inclusive culture and collaboration
  • Lifelong learning and development

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc)
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs
  • Experience in rare diseases or specialty
  • 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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