Strategic Medical Affairs Director for Gulf Region

1 day ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Roche Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly strategic and customer-centric individual to join our team as a Head of Medical Affairs in the Gulf Cluster.

This key role will establish and maintain local medical and scientific independence, ensuring business integrity and company reputation. The successful candidate will represent Roche's scientific positions among key external stakeholders, including scientific partnerships, governmental affairs, media interactions, patient advocacy groups, and other pharma companies.

The ideal candidate will be a member of the affiliate leadership team, acting as an architect, catalyst, and coach of medical and scientific expertise, driving decisions based on science and data, and fostering professional cooperation with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage as an active network player to shape company strategies, structures, processes, and behaviors.
  • Enabler, partner, and co-creator for the local and global integrated strategy, contributing to IDCP, IEP, and ISP as appropriate.
  • Catalyze appropriate medical and scientific contribution to the development and execution of agreed local strategies and tactics.
  • Catalyze and coach innovative solutions along the patient journey, focusing on digitalization and personalized healthcare in the context of our pioneering medicine portfolio, digital health, and integrated solutions.
  • Act as a local integrator of development and license-to-operate functions, including safety, regulatory, quality, and clinical operations.
  • Accountable for clinical data generation portfolios needed to fill evidence gaps and support patient access according to local needs and global strategy.
  • Ensure highest standards of clinical trial conduct, disclosure, and data transparency.
  • Foster a collaborative network between medical and clinical operations teams, enabling work in a fluid structure that capitalizes on strengths and capabilities of each individual.
About You

We are looking for a candidate with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical business, extensive Medical Affairs experience, and a deep understanding of the local healthcare system, preferably in Gulf countries.

The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate clear messages from complex data/information in English language.

A Medical degree is preferred, or other HCPs (e.g., pharmacist) or Human Life science degree with relevant experience can be considered.

You will be a servant leader exemplifying VACC leadership, Roche Values, Roche Leadership Commitments, and inclusive leadership behaviors.

You have an Enabler mindset, leveraging internal and external networks to create and maximize value, and you can manage high complexity, balancing people development, competency building, and external leadership.

About Us

Roche is a leading research-focused healthcare group, working together to push back the frontiers of healthcare. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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