BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Clinical Development / Medical Affairs/Clinical operations/Commercial operations)
• Preferable prior proven experience as medical sciences liaison or in the Therapeutic Area
• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g. MD, PhD) that provides knowledge of theories, principles and concepts within a relevant field
• Moderate to advanced knowledge in Medical Education and Qualitative/Quantitative Research standards and reporting
• Moderate to advanced knowledge in Medical Writing
• Digital proficiency
• Proficient in English and local languages
• Meeting visa requirements to work in Kuwait

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in clinical study management and conduct/ Experience in scientific publication
• Training in regional / local and international regulations including Good Clinical Practice
• Advanced knowledge in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Knowledge of regulatory, drug safety and clinical drug development

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the primary interface and field-based guide in Kuwait, collaborating with external medical collaborators to ensure data dissemination and generation across the Upper Gulf, in close partnership with other field-based Amgen functions:

• Interact regularly with healthcare decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform, as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives
• Lead General Medicine medical affairs activities in Upper Gulf along defined local Medical Launch/Brand strategies
• Communicate sophisticated innovative technical information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers
• Identify and train members of Amgen’s speaker bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
• Consolidate and communicate trends, market insights, and unmet needs identified in the field
• Positively impact external perceptions and knowledge regarding company and company products
• Maintain and demonstrate comprehensive and in-depth scientific TA Related knowledge when implementing assigned tactics
• Ensure operational excellence by sharing best practices, takeaways including entrepreneurial and innovative ideas
• Develop, implement and supervise the implementation of OL’s scientific engagement plans
• Act as a resource, liaison and facilitator for Investigator-sponsored trials and investigators, and support Amgen sponsored research
• Coordinate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations in providing field support for research studies and assist in the selection of clinical study sites
• Provide training to HCPs (i.e. contracted speakers)
• Identify and interact with influential members of the TA Medical community (HCPs/OLs) and other healthcare collaborators (public and private care organizations, patient groups) within Upper Gulf
• Report Scientific interactions on ALIGN reporting system, ensure accurate tiering and OL profiling in Alignment with the MSL manager
• Ensure accurate OL coverage, frequency of scientific interactions, proper balance between assigned scientific platforms and time on the field in alignment with the MSL manager
• Represent company at Medical Education events, programs, meetings, congresses
• Partner with external and internal collaborators to develop innovative solutions to improve patient care