Medical Affairs Manager, Oncology

Job description

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Job Title: Medical Affairs Manager Oncology, Gulf Reports to: Therapy Area Lead, Gulf Based in: Dubai, UAE Closing date for applications: 29 October 2026 COB Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities: The Medical Affairs Manager will be responsible for the medical & clinical aspects of GSK Gulf within the assigned Therapy Area/s (including oncology, onco-hematology). To foster the ethical and scientific image of GlaxoSmithKline as a leading pharmaceutical company. To be accountable for leading external scientific/clinical exchange with the scientific and medical community and to bring the medical voice of the customer back into the organization (this includes 1:1 interactions, advisory boards, medical education, congress presentations, publications and congress sponsorships). To work with the Medical team, the cross-functional teams, and global teams providing scientific/clinical expertise, advice on GSK products in the market by developing and implementing a local, integrated medical strategy and customer engagement plans. Accountability General: Provide expert scientific product and disease knowledge and trusted medical leadership to GSK and to above country Medical Networks Build and leverage high quality scientific knowledge and capability expertise. Demonstrate leadership & provide guidance for GSK in the assigned Therapy Area(s) from a scientific perspective. Work with different stakeholders to ensure that all relevant planning factors and impacts are assessed in development, pre-launch, launch and life cycle management strategies within the scope of therapy area(s) responsibility. Clinical Operations: Identify gaps that need Key Evidence Generation studies as effectiveness studies, health outcome studies and health economic studies. Plan and manage Phase IIIb/IV clinical trials, Collaborative Research Trials (ISS) & Observational studies in accordance with GCP guidelines & company relevant SOP’s. Identify opportunities to engage GSK in R&D studies within the scope of therapy area responsibility Provide company with relevant clinical data in line with the company’s scientific & commercial objectives, within guidelines of Good Clinical Practice, local laws & regulations. Scientific Engagements and External Experts Interactions: Lead, develop and implement a local Medical Strategic Plan for medicines within the assigned therapy area including: o   Identifying areas of research interest and developing timely local study protocols which advance the scientific understanding of our medications o   Identifying areas of medical education interest o   Identifying advisory board/1:1 interaction needs, and leading their implementation and follow-up o   Ensuring alignment with commercial strategic planning o   Managing research budget and budget forecasting processes for assigned products and therapy areas Deliver external engagement excellence characterized by timely, responsible and responsive interactions with the external medical and scientific community to achieve a two-way trusted scientific partnership Accountable for regular review and analysis of data analytics and medical voice of customer to derive insights and develop action plans to deliver on the medical strategy Works in partnership with key stakeholders as well as matrix bodies, to ensure provision of clinical & medical affairs activities to support internal decisions making during product development, commercialization, and life cycle management within the scope of assigned Therapy Area(s). Interaction with Health Authorities to support & accelerate registration process and hence faster market penetration within the scope of assigned therapy area(s) responsibility. Provide scientific strategic input to the regulatory and reimbursement teams to allow GSK to demonstrate the value of GSK products to achieve optimal product labeling, reimbursement outcomes and patient access. Medical Governance and Medical Information: Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials/activities in accordance with local and global SOPs. Respond to medical scientific inquiries from customers & field force, evaluation of scientific literature, support sales force with scientific argumentation for GSK marketed products. Respond to medical information requests regarding GSK products from HCPs by utilizing the GSK Corporate Medical Information Request Process and Procedure. Why You? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Medical Doctor or Pharmacy Degree Industry Medical Affairs experience is a must. Preferred previous experience in Oncology Solid Tumor (Lung / Gyn-Onco) for 1-2 years. Broad range of experiences, working in pharmaceutical industry, managed care, academic institutions, hospital setting, or healthcare consulting environment. Ability to manage relationships with internal and external partners including Key External Experts, regional and global stakeholders. Strong ability to leverage scientific knowledge within the assigned therapeutic area. Strong ability to develop timely and meaningful research protocols and study reports. Proven leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a strategic partner with commercial functions. Fluency in English, Arabic language is an advantage. Preferred Qualifications & Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Solid understanding of healthcare environment in Gulf countries In-depth understanding of medical affairs and ways of working Understanding of key performance indicators in medical affairs People management experience is an advantage Strong project management skills Strong business and financial acumen Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.. Skills Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. Contact informatio