Medical Advisor – Hematology

Job DescriptionTitle Medical Advisor – HematologyLocation Riyadh or Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment Medical AffairsReporting to Therapy Area LeadRole Summary The Medical Advisor (MA) – Hematology provides scientific and clinical leadership for the hematology portfolio in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliant medical strategy execution, evidence generation, external expert engagement, and cross-functional support aligned with SFDA and company policies.Key ResponsibilitiesMedical Strategy and Planning Develop and execute the KSA hematology medical plan aligned to brand strategy and local market needs. Identify scientific gaps and medical education needs, feed insights into brand planning and lifecycle management.Execution of 70% field-based interactions.External Expert Engagement Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs, academic centers, and professional societies across hematology.Conduct fair, balanced scientific exchange, capture insights, and translate them into actionable plans.Support advisory boards, speaker programs, and scientific roundtables in full compliance.Evidence Generation and Data Dissemination Lead/support local research (IIS/ISR, RWE, registries, non-interventional studies) and collaborate on regional/global trials.Partner with Clinical Operations on feasibility, site identification, and medical oversight in KSA.Interpret and present clinical data; contribute to publication plans and scientific communications.Collaborate on HEOR/RWE projects relevant to access, guidelines, and reimbursement.Medical Information and Scientific Support Provide timely, accurate, balanced medical information; handle unsolicited requests compliantly.Train CFT teams on disease area, product science, and competitive landscape.Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials per SFDA and internal SOPs.Patient Access and Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Market Access on value propositions, evidence needs, and payer engagements.Collaborate with Regulatory on SFDA submissions, labeling, and commitments.Support Pharmacovigilance with medical review of ICSRs and aggregate safety data as needed.Medical Education and Congresses Lead CME programs, workshops, tumor boards; coordinate medical presence at national/regional congresses. Ensure scientific booths, symposia, and materials meet ethical and compliance standards.Compliance and Governance Adhere to SFDA regulations, Saudi anti-commercial bribery law, industry codes (e.g., IFPMA/PhRMA), and company policies. Maintain high standards of ethics, transparency, and documentation.Qualifications (Must-have)Medical degree (MD/MBBS) or PharmD/PhD in a relevant biomedical field.Priority Experience in hematology.Minimum 5years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.At least 2 year of experience specifically in Medical Affairs.Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical/biostatistical data.Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency strongly preferred.Residency in Saudi ArabiaPreferredExperience with evidence generation (IIS/RWE), KOL engagement, and medical material review in KSA.Familiarity with SFDA regulations, formulary pathways, and hospital procurement in Saudi Arabia.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinking with strong scientific rigorClear communication and impactful presentation skillsStakeholder management and influence without authorityProject management, prioritization, and compliance mindsetAgility, initiative, and problem-solvingTravelWillingness to travel up to 40–60% within KSA and occasional GCC & International travel.Employment TypeFull-time; in Riyadh or Jeddah.Required SkillsData Analysis, Hematology, Medical Affairs, Patient Access, Pharmaceutical Industry, Prioritization, Scientific Communications, Scientific Publications, Stakeholder Management, Strategic NetworkingPreferred SkillsCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel RequirementsFlexible Work Arrangements Not ApplicableShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 12/2/2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R374642