FarmaMondo is a fast-growing Swiss pharmaceutical Group with a global footprint and network, dedicated to bridging the gap between therapies and the patients who need them most.
The Group acts as a strategic commercialization partner for innovative pharmaceutical and rare disease biotech companies, providing healthcare professionals and patients with access to specialty medicines across developed and emerging markets worldwide.
The Group encompasses a wide geographical footprint, with the international Headquarters in Switzerland and offices across 13 locations globally, operating across six key regions and covering more than 35 markets directly.
As biotech innovation accelerates, many breakthrough therapies remain out of reach for patients outside core markets. At FarmaMondo, we are committed to closing this gap—bringing life-changing treatments to international markets and ensuring that where you live never defines the care you receive.
To support the strong growth of the Group and reinforce our medical affairs efforts, FarmaMondo is currently seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) for Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh.
Reporting to the Managing Director & General Manager MENA with a dotted line to the Market Access Manager KSA, the MSL will drive and implement medical affairs and scientific engagement activities across the Kingdom, with a strong focus on the rare disease therapeutic area.
The position is based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with regular travel across the country to engage healthcare professionals, hospital networks, scientific societies and patient organisations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholder Engagement & Scientific Partnership
- Build and maintain professional scientific relationships with the local rare disease healthcare community, including HCPs, KOLs and leading experts, key hospital accounts, scientific societies and patient organisations.
- Deliver evidence-based, balanced and compliant scientific information, and discuss novel therapeutic solutions with key stakeholders.
- Lead scientific discussions that support the inclusion of rare disease treatments in hospital formularies and/or the definition of treatment algorithms.
- Organise and lead Advisory Boards, Expert Meetings and Medical Information sessions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with rare disease scientific societies and patient advocacy groups active in Saudi Arabia.
Patient Access & Medical Support
- Support the access pathway for newly initiated patients, working with Market Access and supply teams so the process runs smoothly from treatment initiation to medication availability.
- Ensure timely, compliant responses to internal and external medical information requests.
- Provide appropriate and timely medical support to the Commercial and Market Access teams, in line with local standards, regulations (including Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requirements) and internal policies.
Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Implement medical field activities in line with FarmaMondo's strategic objectives in Saudi Arabia.
- Plan and execute strategic and tactical field activities that support the country's medical affairs plan, based on insights collected from KOLs and other stakeholders.
- Support the development of country business cases and provide medical and scientific input to build the team's business development capabilities.
- As part of the regional team, share insights and feedback from external stakeholders to support meaningful business cases.
- Partner with Market Access, Commercial and Regulatory teams to ensure patient-focused activities.
- Carry out operational tasks when needed, in support of the wider Medical Affairs and country team
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Pharmacist (BPharm/PharmD) or Medical Doctor (MD). An advanced degree in life sciences (MSc/PhD) is also considered.
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison, Medical Advisor or in a similar field-based Medical Affairs role.
- Solid, hands-on experience in rare diseases, neurology or haematology is essential.
- Knowledge of Saudi pharmaceutical regulations (SFDA, etc.) and of pricing, access and funding pathways (MOH, NUPCO, tenders, private funding or other settings).
- Experience contributing to business cases based on patient funnel, patient journey and insights from local or regional KOLs.
- Ability to respond to medical information requests in a compliant and timely manner.
- Track record of engagement across all phases of the product life cycle, from pre-launch and launch to maturity, extension or withdrawal.
- Experience engaging with scientific societies and patient organisations.
- Excellent English, written and spoken. Fluency in Arabic is required.
- Good IT skills and comfort using digital tools.
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong relationship-building, listening and follow-through abilities.
- Solutions-oriented, with the ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
- Focus on solving challenges to achieve the best result for all stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, able to spot market opportunities, take initiative and get things done.
- Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with a "zero defects" mentality.
