Therapy Area Head-Neuroscience

Novartis

الرياض, Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Therapy Area Head- Neuroscience

Location : Riyadh

Are you ready to lead a high-impact business and shape the future of Neuroscience in Saudi Arabia?

We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to set the Neuroscience strategy, accelerate portfolio growth, and deliver sustainable business and patient impact. This senior leadership role carries full P&L accountability and leads Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Define and execute the country Neuroscience strategy across the portfolio, pipeline, and external growth opportunities. Lead Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver growth, profitability, and market-share objectives. Own P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, investment priorities, and resource allocation. Drive portfolio performance and launch readiness through strong execution and customer engagement. Translate the five-year business ambition into focused annual plans and measurable priorities. Anticipate market, customer, policy, and competitor developments, adapting the strategy as needed. Build a high-performing organization through coaching, accountability, succession planning, and capability development. Represent Neuroscience on the Country Leadership Team and contribute to enterprise-level strategy and decisions.

Requirement:

At least 10 years of pharmaceutical commercial experience, including five or more years in a sales or marketing leadership role.

Saudi Arabia or GCC market experience preferred. Experience with Neuroscience or Rare Disease a plus.

Successful launch experience is preferred, with a strong track record of execution excellence.

Demonstrated P&L ownership, strategic planning, forecasting, and investment discipline.

Strong executive communication, influence, and negotiation skills. Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making capability.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

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Division

International

Business Unit

General Management

Location

Saudi Arabia

Site

Riyadh

Company / Legal Entity

SA01 (FCRS = SA001) Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd

Functional Area

Commercial & General Management

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

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