Medical & Scientific Affairs Manager (Cardiometabolic & Neurology)

About the role

Roche is looking for a Medical & Scientific Affairs Manager for its Diagnostics business in Dubai, covering cardiometabolic and neurology diagnostics. The role develops and executes the regional medical strategy and medical plans, builds scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and clinicians, and leads medical education, evidence generation and expert engagement across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement disease-area medical plans aligned with global strategy and local needs, and partner with country, Market Access, Marketing, Regulatory and global Medical Affairs teams
• Build a regional network of medical KOLs and deliver evidence-based scientific exchange, education and advisory boards
• Contribute to observational research, real-world evidence and investigator-initiated studies, and support publications and society consensus activities
• Lead the medical workstream for launches and assay transitions, and give medical input to Market Access and clinical pathway discussions
• Review medical and promotional materials for scientific accuracy and balance, and respond accurately to off-label questions
• Manage project plans, timelines and resources, and assess and prioritize medical support, education, grant and research requests

Required profile

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical or life sciences, with relevant clinical experience; a master's or PhD is highly desirable
• 3 years of Medical Affairs experience, ideally regional or multi-country, with experience in diagnostics, biomarkers, laboratory-clinical pathways or medical technology
• Experience in medical launch planning, real-world evidence, investigator-initiated research, publications or clinical pathway implementation
• Arabic language capability; deep expertise in cardiometabolic and neurology is not required at entry
• Ability to travel within the stated remit

Required skills

• Scientific capability in cardio-metabolic and neurology, with proven HCP education and KOL engagement
• Literature search, critical appraisal and interpretation of clinical data
• Strong written and spoken English; AI proficiency and digital Medical Affairs experience are highly desirable