Senior Medical Science Liaison

Why This Role Matters
• Acts as the scientific and medical voice of Abbott Diabetes Care in Saudi Arabia
• Strengthens medical credibility with KOLs and healthcare providers
• Supports safe, effective, and evidence-based use of diabetes technologies
• Bridges Medical Affairs and Commercial teams while maintaining scientific integrity

Job Description
• Position: Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Field-based)
• Division: Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Focus: Medical & scientific engagement in diabetes and metabolic disorders

Key Features of the Role:
• Field-based scientific engagement role
• Direct interaction with Tier 1 & Tier 2 thought leaders
• Strong involvement in congresses, advisory boards, and symposia
• Cross-functional collaboration with medical and commercial teams
• Opportunity to work with innovative glucose sensing technology

Responsibilities
• Serve as the medical/scientific expert for ADC products and therapeutic areas
• Build and maintain credible relationships with national & regional thought leaders
• Provide scientific exchange and respond to unsolicited medical information requests
• Deliver scientific presentations to healthcare professionals in meetings and clinical sessions
• Support research collaborations, publications, and educational initiatives
• Participate in identification and engagement of qualified experts for advisory roles
• Attend scientific congresses and represent Medical Affairs at exhibit booths
• Collaborate internally to summarize key scientific data supporting strategic priorities
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and ethical standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Skills:
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong expertise in metabolic disorders/diabetes preferred
• Demonstrated experience in KOL and HCP engagement
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Ability to deliver high-impact scientific presentations
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Salary Insights
• Competitive salary as per industry standards
• Opportunity for career growth within a globally recognized healthcare organization

Company Overview
Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. Operating in more than 160 countries, Abbott delivers innovative medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Abbott Diabetes Care focuses on advanced glucose monitoring solutions that empower people with diabetes to make informed health decisions through cutting-edge sensing technology.

FAQs

1 Is this a field-based role?
Yes, this is a field-based position in Riyadh.

2 Is diabetes expertise mandatory?
Strongly preferred.

3 Are languages required?
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

4 Is prior MSL experience necessary?
Relevant KOL/HCP engagement experience is required.

Application Tips
• Highlight diabetes or metabolic disorder expertise clearly in your CV
• Showcase measurable experience in KOL engagement and scientific presentations
• Mention participation in congresses, advisory boards, or research collaborations
• Emphasize compliance awareness and cross-functional collaboration experience