Manager - Medical Affairs & Clinical Reserach

About Shalina Healthcare:

We are one of the largest, privately owned pharmaceutical businesses across Africa (Global Head Quarters- Dubai, UAE) with recent forays across multiple, new lines of businesses including Diagnostics and Consumer Healthcare.

Over the last 40 years, operating across multiple geographies, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition, oral care, dermatology, sexual well-being, and antiseptic liquids & soaps. Leading brands, great teams and a focus on influencing the well-being of people have made Shalina a household name in Africa.

We have a track record few can match, and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa. We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa.

To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities that we serve; people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

Read more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shalina-healthcare

What you become a part of:

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Shalina's clinical evidence generation strategy while strengthening the scientific foundation of our brands across Africa.

This role combines end-to-end clinical trial management with Medical Affairs, enabling the generation, interpretation and dissemination of scientific evidence that supports product development, medical education and evidence-based decision making.

What to expect:

Clinical Trial Management-

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution and closure of clinical studies across multiple markets.
• Develop study protocols, timelines, budgets and operational plans.
• Manage site selection, investigator engagement and study monitoring to ensure timely delivery.

Regulatory & Compliance-

• Coordinate Ethics Committee and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations and internal SOPs.
• Maintain study documentation and support audit and inspection readiness.

Medical Affairs & Scientific Communication-

• Translate clinical evidence into publications, scientific presentations and medical education materials.
• Support scientific literature reviews and evidence generation initiatives.
• Review medical and promotional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance.

Stakeholder & KOL Management-

• Build relationships with investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), CROs and external partners.
• Support advisory boards, scientific meetings and congresses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial and Market Access.

Vendor & Project Management-

• Manage CROs, laboratories and other external vendors.
• Monitor study budgets, timelines, quality and key project milestones.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution to ensure successful study delivery.

Essential education & experience:

• MD, PharmD, PhD, M.Pharm, MDS, BDS or Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in Clinical Research, Clinical Operations and/or Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end clinical studies and working with CROs, investigators and regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical research regulations and ethical requirements.
• Experience in scientific publications, medical writing and evidence dissemination will be an advantage.

Desired skills:

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial management and project execution.
• Sound understanding of regulatory, ethical and GCP requirements.
• Excellent scientific writing, data interpretation and medical communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with investigators, KOLs and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong planning, project management and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative approach and high standards of scientific integrity.