About Exphar
Exphar, a pharmaceutical company within a well-established international group, is primarily active in Africa. We specialize in the promotion of generic medicines. Committed to global health, we are proud to improve access to essential medicines by offering reliable and affordable solutions.
Our mission: to promote global health and well-being by providing quality products and supporting local healthcare systems.
Exphar is:
A Top 10 pharmaceutical company in Africa
40 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical field
More than 100 local partners and regulatory authorities
We are transforming healthcare, one generic medicine at a time.
Job Description
Would you like to play a strategic role at the heart of medical and scientific challenges in Africa? Join Exphar as a Medical Affairs and actively contribute to improving access to healthcare across multiple African markets.
As a medical lead, you will be responsible for the scientific, medical, and ethical leadership of our products. You will work closely with internal teams (marketing, sales, regulatory, market access) to ensure consistency and quality of scientific messaging.
You will contribute to the definition and implementation of the regional medical strategy, taking into account local specificities (West Africa, CEMAC, East Africa, etc.). Your role will also include the medical review and validation of promotional materials, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.
At the core of your mission, you will build strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, healthcare institutions, and regulatory authorities. You will organize and lead scientific events such as advisory boards, conferences, workshops, and webinars at both national and regional levels.
You will also support the continuous training of field teams by providing rigorous scientific guidance on products, clinical data, and their appropriate use.
This role offers a multicultural, multi-country environment with strong field exposure and regular interaction with public, private, and institutional healthcare stakeholders across Africa.
Profile
Below are the required skills and qualifications for this position:
Education:
Medical degree required: Physician, Pharmacist, or scientific degree (MSc / PhD)
Experience:
5 to 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs, clinical, regulatory)
Experience in Africa is highly valued
Experience as an MSL or National Medical Manager is a plus
Technical skills:
Strong knowledge of diseases and associated clinical data
Good understanding of international guidelines (WHO, EMA, FDA)
Knowledge of African regulations (UEMOA, CEMAC, SAHPRA, etc.)
Experience in medical review, scientific training, KOL engagement, and clinical studies (RWE, post-marketing)
Knowledge of pharmacovigilance
Soft skills:
Excellent scientific communication skills
Cross-functional leadership and ability to influence without direct authority
Analytical mindset and understanding of business challenges
Ability to thrive in a complex multicultural environment
Languages:
French required
English strongly recommended
Local languages: a plus
Why join Exphar ?
By joining Exphar, you will become part of a company committed to global health, with a tangible impact on access to medicines in Africa.
You will evolve in a dynamic, international, and meaningful environment, where your medical expertise will directly contribute to improving the quality of care and patients’ lives.
Ready to take on this challenge and make a real impact on healthcare in Africa? Join us!