Summary
Novartis is hiring a Therapy Area Head for Neuroscience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads the country strategy and portfolio performance, with responsibility for Sales, Marketing, cross-functional teams, and full P&L ownership. Duties include planning budgets and investments, preparing launches, setting annual priorities, and developing a high-performing organization. Applicants need at least 10 years of pharmaceutical commercial experience, including five or more years in sales or marketing leadership; Saudi or GCC market experience is preferred.
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Job Description 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.
Job Description
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.
Skills Desired
Asset Management, Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategies, Change Agility, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Industry, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Access, Marketing Strategies, Market Share, Market Trends, Negotiation, People Management, Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, Sales Techniques {+ 4 more}