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Medical Affairs Lead - Middle East - Kite

Saudi Arabia - RiyadhFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead Medical Affairs strategies and tactics for Cell Therapy (CAR T-cell) in the Middle East, managing the function and providing local medical expertise to global product development.

Role type

Senior IC Medical Affairs Lead (Director/Associate Director level)

Builds

Medical strategies, pre/post-launch plans, and clinical data generation for Kite's engineered T cell therapies

Domain

Biopharma / Oncology / Hematology / Cell Therapy

Required skills

Strategic leadership, Medical Affairs management, Clinical trial oversight, Health Economic Outcome Research, Market access strategy, Scientific presentation, Stakeholder management (HCPs/Regulatory), Budget control, Project management

Preferred skills

CAR-T therapy experience, Oncology/Hematology launch experience, Advanced degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Build and oversee strategies for Cell Therapy in the Middle East; Represent the company at international and national scientific meetings; Develop local complex clinical data and Health Economic Outcome Research programs; Manage the Middle East Medical Affairs function and budget; Engage with Thought Leaders and HCPs to foster scientific relationships; Provide clinical input and training to internal functions; Coordinate Medical Affairs activities at conferences.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities