Medical Manager Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Client of TipTopJob.com; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Medical Manager for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Riyadh. This role involves strategic development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient care in the SCD therapy area. Candidates must hold an MD and possess extensive medical affairs experience, particularly in rare diseases.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in rare diseases or sickle cell disease is an advantage.
• Proven success in multinational pharmaceutical roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify unmet needs of patients and improve outcomes.
• Develop and implement medical strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead training sessions for commercial teams.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Job description

Medical Manager Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases? Do you have the expertise to shape medical strategies and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals? If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in advancing care for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as a Medical Manager based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and
reporting to the Senior Medical and Clinical Director.
Apply today for a life-changing career.
The Position
As a
Medical Manager, you
will be pivotal in cultivating strong internal and external relationships to advance patient care and positioning Novo Nordisk as a pioneer in the SCD therapy area
through a comprehensive understanding of clinical care pathways, treatment landscapes, and cross-functional collaborations, ensuring compliance with medical regulations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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-Identify unmet needs of patients and physicians to improve patient outcomes.
-Develop and implement insights-driven medical strategies aligned with cross-functional and global objectives.
-Collaborate with field medical teams to engage KOLs and healthcare organizations, and lead advisory boards, symposia, and educational initiatives.
-Act as a strategic interface between internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, clinical development, market access, HEOR, regulatory) and external partners.
-Lead training sessions for commercial teams and ensure strong execution of key medical activities across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
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-A medical degree (MD) is required, with at least 5 years of experience in the medical affairs field in the pharmaceutical industry.
-Demonstrated success in roles within multinational pharmaceutical companies.
-Background in rare diseases and/or sickle cell disease (SCD) is an advantage.
-Strong strategic and analytical mindset with proven stakeholder management skills.
-Fluent in both written and spoken English.
About the department
Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reporting to the Senior Medical and Clinical Director, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to advancing patient care in the Rare Disease therapy area. Rare Disease Portfolio is divided into the Rare Endocrine Disorders and the Rare Blood Disorders. We aspire to launch innovative medications for patients who live with SCD in the future.
The department is committed to cultivating strong internal and external relationships, ensuring compliance with medical regulations, and positioning Novo Nordisk as a pioneer in SCD treatment. The atmosphere is fast-paced and purpose-driven, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
2 July 2025.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we re life changing.

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

Keywords

• Medical Manager Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

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