Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

AbbVie

Medical Science Liaison for AbbVie addressing oncology products and strategies in the Gulf region. Responsibilities include providing expert medical advice and ensuring compliance across the affiliate's medical activities.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Oncology, with strong capabilities in scientific methods, regulatory compliance, and effective communication. Proven ability to provide medical guidance and collaborate with healthcare professionals to advance therapeutic objectives.

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Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)Medical Affairs ExperienceOncology Therapy Area ExpertiseClinical Research MethodologyRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Medical ExpertiseScientific GuidanceClinical ResearchRegulatory ControlsMedical Affairs Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical EnvironmentIIS StudiesHealthcare Decision MakersCross-Functional TeamsMatrix Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the affiliate’s medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic area(s).
Provide medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic area(s).
Provide medical / scientific input into Medical Affairs strategies for the affiliate medical department.
Provide the required oversight to manage review, approval and conduct of IIS studies.
Ensure compliance with all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD., PharmB., MD, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered
Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company.
Prior experience in Medical Affairs, and Oncology therapy area are required.
Demonstrated expertise in the scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls applicable to this research.
Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and other healthcare decision makers.
A good understanding of written and oral English is mandatory.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Experience being an active contributor to cross-functional teams and/or working in matrix organizations will be an advantage.
Ability to travel regularly (approximately 50%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
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