Site Engagement Manager, Immunology (Saudi Arabia/UAE)

Site Engagement Manager, Immunology – Saudi Arabia/UAE

Join our dynamic team as a **Site Engagement Manager, Immunology**, where you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and fostering strategic partnerships with leading clinical research sites across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In this high-impact position, you will develop and execute a robust **Site Engagement Strategy**, ensuring seamless collaboration with investigators, clinical teams, and stakeholders to accelerate our clinical development programs in immunology and autoimmune diseases.

As the **Site Engagement Manager**, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and nurturing high-performing clinical sites to align with our company’s vision. Your expertise will be instrumental in overcoming trial challenges, optimizing site performance, and fostering long-term relationships that enhance our global clinical research footprint. This role demands a proactive, results-driven professional with a deep understanding of clinical trial logistics, regulatory compliance, and the intricacies of immunology research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Site Engagement: Define and implement a data-driven **Site Engagement Strategy** tailored to the Saudi Arabian and UAE markets, ensuring alignment with our clinical trial objectives and regional cultural nuances.
• Site Selection & Development: Assess and cultivate high-quality clinical sites, distinguishing between top performers and those requiring improvement, while leveraging investigator expertise to enhance trial outcomes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster seamless coordination with internal teams, external partners, and third-party vendors to streamline site engagement activities and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Competitive & Motivational Leadership: Analyze the competitive landscape, identify trial hurdles, and employ motivational tactics to drive timely enrollment and study execution across assigned territories.
• Global Network Expansion: Build and maintain a network of high-performing sites and key opinion leaders (KOLs) through consistent, multi-channel engagement—including virtual and in-person interactions—to strengthen partnerships and increase collaboration opportunities.
• Enrollment & Operational Support: Address enrollment barriers by reinforcing protocol-specific recruitment plans and providing quality-related site visits to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Regional & Cultural Alignment: Support assigned studies from a **regional and cultural perspective**, ensuring sensitivity to local practices while maintaining alignment with global clinical standards.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners to refine systems and processes for site identification, engagement, and performance tracking.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure transparent communication with internal stakeholders regarding **Site Performance System (SPS) visits** and related activities, adhering to **FDA compliance, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements**.

This role requires **extensive travel (up to 50% or more)**, including overnight stays within the Middle East region, to facilitate in-person engagement and relationship-building with clinical sites.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Advanced Scientific Background: Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, with a **strong preference for candidates with expertise in Immunology or Autoimmune Diseases**. Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees will be considered based on relevant experience.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of **5 years in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or CRO sectors**, with a focus on **site engagement, investigator relations, or clinical trial coordination**. Prior experience as a **Clinical Trial Liaison** is highly regarded.
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Deep understanding of **FDA compliance, GCP guidelines, and scientific exchange within a regulatory framework**.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in **English and Arabic** is mandatory, given the regional focus.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional **oral and written communication skills**, interpersonal acumen, and a **proactive, solution-oriented mindset** to engage and motivate investigators and clinical teams.
• Technical & Administrative Skills: Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)**, as well as virtual collaboration tools such as **Zoom, MS Teams, and LiveMeeting®**. A valid driver’s license is also required.
• Cultural & Adaptability: Ability to **manage a geographically dispersed territory from a home-based office** while adapting to regional cultural dynamics and operational challenges.

If you are a **highly motivated professional** with a passion for **clinical research excellence** and a commitment to advancing immunology therapies, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of transforming patient outcomes through innovative clinical development strategies.