Medical Manager Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Novo Nordisk; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Medical Manager for Sickle Cell Disease in Riyadh. This role involves strategic engagement with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, develop medical strategies, and ensure compliance in a pioneering team dedicated to rare diseases. The ideal candidate holds a medical degree and has extensive pharma experience, particularly in rare diseases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in medical affairs in pharma.
• Success in multinational pharma roles.
• Advantage if background in rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Identify unmet needs to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop insights-driven medical strategies.
• Collaborate with KOLs and lead educational initiatives.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

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:

• 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• 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

Company Industry

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

Keywords

• Medical Manager Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

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