Medison is addressing one of the pharma industry’s most pressing challenges: enabling access to breakthrough therapies for patients with severe and rare diseases in international markets where traditional commercialization models fall short.
As the creator and leader of the global partnership category, Medison has built a first-of-its-kind unified commercialization platform that enables biotechs to effectively plan, optimize and launch their therapies on a global scale.
With a strong leadership team and a proven track record, Medison is the partner of choice for innovative biotech companies seeking to expand beyond the US, Western Europe and Japan into regions where most of the world’s population resides. Medison’s affiliate-like model integrates commercial, medical and operational capabilities across diverse geographies, accelerating access and delivering life-changing treatments to more patients, faster.
Medison is on a mission to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to benefit from breakthrough therapies.
We are seeking an experienced Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) to join our Medical team in Kazakhstan. Based in Almaty, this field-focused role is responsible for scientific engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare institutions, and internal stakeholders.
The Medical Affairs Manager will support the development and execution of the local medical strategy, contribute to product launches and lifecycle management activities, provide scientific expertise, and ensure all medical activities are conducted in compliance with local regulations and company standards.
- Establish and strengthen the company's medical presence in Kazakhstan.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with KOLs, medical experts, healthcare professionals, and scientific societies.
- Provide high-quality scientific and medical information related to company's products and therapeutic areas.
- Support the development and implementation of local Medical Affairs plans aligned with business objectives.
- Organize and participate in scientific meetings, advisory boards, symposia, congresses, and educational programs.
- Review and approve medical and promotional materials in accordance with company procedures and local regulations.
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare professionals.
- Support product launch and lifecycle management activities for current and pipeline products.
- Collect and communicate medical insights, market intelligence, and competitive information.
- Support patient access initiatives and programs addressing unmet medical needs.
- Locally facilitates any patient access programs (EAP) to address high unmet medical needs.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and other cross-functional teams.
- Deliver scientific training and disease-area education to internal teams.
- Support investigator-initiated studies (IIS), research projects, and other medical initiatives.
- Conduct regular reviews of scientific literature and communicate relevant findings.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements, risk management obligations, company SOPs, and local legislation.
Education
One of the following is required:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- PharmD
- Master's Degree or PhD in Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Veterinary Medicine, or another relevant life sciences discipline
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor, Medical Manager, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Experience working with innovative therapies.
- Experience in Rare Diseases and/or Oncology is highly preferred.
- Proven experience engaging with KOLs and healthcare stakeholders.
- Experience managing medical-scientific projects from planning through execution.
- Strong understanding of clinical research and scientific data interpretation.
- Experience supporting product launches is considered an advantage.
- Good understanding of the Kazakhstan healthcare environment and regulatory landscape.
- Skills and Competencies
- Strong scientific, clinical, and Medical Affairs expertise.
- Ability to communicate complex medical and scientific information effectively.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and evidence-based decision-making abilities.
- Patient-focused mindset.
- High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability and effectiveness in a dynamic business environment.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Language Requirements
- Kazakh: Fluent
- English: Advanced
- Russian: Fluent
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness to travel throughout Kazakhstan as required.
- Ability to effectively engage with senior healthcare professionals, institutions, government stakeholders, and healthcare organizations.
