Vaccines Medical Advisor, Gulf

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite based on location)
Physician or pharmacist educational background
Minimum of 4 years pharmaceutical industry experience
Arabic and english fluency required
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Vaccines Medical Advisor for the Gulf region, based in Dubai, to develop and implement medical affairs strategies focused on vaccines. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical community, educational activities, and clinical research support, requiring a background in medicine or pharmacy, along with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing and executing country medical affairs plans for Vaccines therapy areas to improve patient outcomes.
  • The incumbent is expected to spend approximately 70% of their time on external engagements building trust with the scientific community.
  • The position requires providing non-promotional, balanced scientific information while supporting clinical research activities and pharmacovigilance reporting.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Vaccines Medical Advisor for the Gulf region, based in Dubai, to develop and implement medical affairs strategies focused on vaccines. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical community, educational activities, and clinical research support, requiring a background in medicine or pharmacy, along with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physician or pharmacist educational background
  • Minimum of 4 years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Arabic and English fluency required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Medical Affairs department preferred
  • Vaccines therapy areas experience highly preferred
  • Strong scientific rapport with leaders

Key Requirements

  • Physician or Pharmacist degree
  • 4+ years pharma industry experience
  • Medical Affairs experience preferred
  • Vaccines therapeutic area experience preferred
  • Fluency in Arabic and English

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Not specified

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