DIA is a global healthcare association that mobilizes life science professionals from across all areas of expertise to engage with patients, peers, and thought leaders in a neutral environment on the issues of today and the possibilities of tomorrow. We envision a world where powerful health interventions and health-management tools are rapidly discovered, developed, approved, and made accessible to all.

It is an exciting time to join DIA as we lead the life sciences industry into the future of truly global and digitally enabled knowledge sharing and creation. By joining DIA, you join our mission to drive better health solutions for patients and stay at the forefront of the healthcare revolution.

Candidates must be able to work in the Middle East & Africa region. This position is based in Egypt.

Join us in our important mission to drive healthcare innovation and raise the level of health and well-being worldwide!

The DIA Scientific Program Manager (SPM), Middle East and Africa, will oversee a growing portfolio of related programs and scientific events. They will use their subject matter expert knowledge, multi-stakeholder engagement, project management, business development, and team-building expertise to lead initiatives proactively, collaboratively, and successfully with limited guidance from their supervisor and with extensive external exposure opportunities. The SPM will have a responsibility of engaging in formal and informal capacity with high-level government officials and technical experts from the region.

The work within the programs will range from developing and managing think tanks, sessions for annual meetings and committee management for expert volunteers, to authoring scientific reports and proposals for funding, including scheduling and running the meetings that these workstreams require. The SPM will work closely with their Regional Leader, the Global Science Team, and senior DIA staff and outside subject matter experts from the biopharmaceutical industry, technology sector, nonprofits, and academia. Through this work, the SPM will also:

• Build relationships with colleagues from many backgrounds including the biopharma industry, regulatory agencies, patient advocacy groups, and academia (those conducting research in both academic and non-academic environments.)
• Work cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, scientific and operational staff.
• Manages the content development for current scientific event programs and new initiatives in the Middle East and Africa.
• Supports scheduling of program development meetings for the Global Science Team, particularly in Europe.
• Stays up to date on patient engagement, clinical innovation, therapeutic area and regulatory trends, device and diagnostics industry including the areas of process excellence, clinical development, post-market safety monitoring and medical communications.
• Researches best publications, webinars, and events, dedicating time each week to reading industry news, attending webinars and in-person events to form connections for DIA and learn about the industry stakeholders, understand trends and business opportunities.
• Takes initiative to examine current landscape, characterize the competition, identify issues and opportunities, is solution-oriented and develops next steps to expand DIA relationships and support in the region.
• Leads planning of sessions and panels for the DIA audience at meetings and creation of new events to expand DIA audience and drive revenue.

To join us you should have:

• Master’s degree in fields related to health science, medical product development, or other field related to life science innovation.
• At least 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Expert in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project; skills in using on-line or cloud-based collaboration tools; ability to develop technical documents and presentations.
• Proven diplomacy, strong communication, organization, and cultural sensitivity and global team skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders and generating consensus and leading discussions in the role of a neutral convener.
• Existing business development skills and multi-stakeholder management experience.
• Demonstrated strong skills in committee management and preparation of scientific content for events.

DIA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.