Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and scientifically driven

Senior Medical Advisor - Cardiometabolic

to lead medical strategy and high-impact scientific engagement across Egypt. This role requires deep expertise in cardiometabolic diseases and the ability to act as a trusted internal and external medical authority.


The Senior Medical Advisor will play a pivotal role in shaping local medical strategy, driving insight generation, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring the highest standards of medical governance, compliance, and scientific integrity. The role includes strategic leadership, senior KOL engagement, and mentoring within Medical Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a

senior medical and scientific expert

in cardiometabolic therapeutic areas, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Lead the

development and execution of local medical strategies and medical plans

, aligned with global and regional objectives. Serve as a

trusted scientific partner

to national and regional KOLs, academic institutions, and key healthcare stakeholders across Egypt. Oversee and ensure high-quality,

non-promotional scientific exchange

, including communication of clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and disease-state education. Generate, analyze, and synthesize

medical insights

from the field to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle management. Provide senior medical leadership for

advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, and symposia

. Support and provide medical oversight for

clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence, and post-marketing activities

, as applicable. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant responses to

unsolicited medical inquiries

, in accordance with regulatory and company standards. Act as a

medical reference point and mentor

for MSLs and junior medical colleagues, contributing to capability building and best practice sharing. Collaborate closely with

Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial teams

, while maintaining full medical independence. Ensure full compliance with

Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) regulations

, company SOPs, pharmacovigilance requirements, and ethical standards. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of

local and international treatment guidelines

, clinical literature, and the competitive landscape in cardiometabolic care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in

pharmacy or medicine

(mandatory). Advanced degrees (PharmD, MSc, PhD, or MD) are

strongly preferred

. Formal training in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or Evidence-Based Medicine is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum

5 years of experience in Medical Affairs

within the pharmaceutical industry. (Senior MSL, Medical Advisor, or equivalent), preferably in cardiometabolic or chronic disease areas. Proven experience engaging

senior KOLs, investigators, and academic leaders

in Egypt. Experience within

multinational pharmaceutical companies

is a strong advantage. Demonstrated involvement in

clinical trials, advisory boards, and major scientific congresses

.

Skills & Competencies

Therapeutic Expertise:

Deep scientific and clinical understanding of cardiometabolic diseases and evolving treatment paradigms.

Medical Strategy & Leadership:

Ability to shape and execute impactful medical strategies at a country level.

Scientific Communication:

Strong capability to communicate complex clinical data clearly, credibly, and compliantly.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Trusted relationship builder with KOLs, investigators, and healthcare decision-makers.

Insight Generation & Analytics:

Ability to translate field insights into actionable strategic recommendations.

Cross-Functional Influence:

Effective collaboration across internal stakeholders while safeguarding medical integrity.

Compliance & Ethics:

Strong knowledge of EDA regulations, pharmacovigilance, and ethical standards in Egypt.

People Development:

Experience mentoring and developing MSLs and junior medical team members. *

Language Skills:

Fluency in

English

(written and spoken);

Arabic fluency is required

for local engagement.