Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Gulf

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a medical science liaison post in oncology with AstraZeneca, covering the Gulf territory. It is a scientific, non-promotional role built around discussion of disease areas and clinical data with key external experts. The posting lists a closing date of 19 November 2026.

About the role: Engage in scientific discussions and presentations with key external experts about the disease area and clinical data in a non-promotional context, and generate actionable insights from those experts to share with the brand team to shape medical and brand strategy. Build and maintain advocacy among key external experts, including non-traditional stakeholders such as policy and decision makers, payer groups, government and researchers, and forge scientific partnerships within major hospitals, institutions and authorities in the assigned territory. Organise and facilitate scientific events, support evidence generation aligned with the medical strategy, and respond to unsolicited requests for information about products in an objective, balanced and substantiated way.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology or biomedical sciences, and/or a master's degree in a scientific discipline
• For external candidates: a minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry, with an established track record of basic or clinical research
• For internal candidates: a minimum of 2 years of experience at AstraZeneca with a strong performance record and no compliance-related issues
• Fluency in English, with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management and presentation skills, high level analytical and conceptual thinking, and ability to work in a matrix, multi-cultural, cross-functional organisation
• A doctoral degree in a scientific discipline, such as MD, PhD or PharmD, is desirable

Location: United Arab Emirates.

Source: Bayt, 10 Nov 2026