Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

SA01 (FCRS = SA001) Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Riyadh to develop peer-to-peer relationships with Medical Experts and stakeholders in Neuroscience. You will share clinical data, support medical education activities, and contribute to evidence generation while ensuring compliance and scientific integrity.

The role requires advanced scientific credentials and strong communication skills in English and Arabic, with 2+ years in Medical Affairs or clinical/scientific roles.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD/PharmD/PhD/MSc Life Sciences).
• Minimum 2 years in Medical Affairs or clinical/scientific roles; field-based experience preferred.
• Fluent English and Arabic required.

Responsibilities

• Execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with therapeutic area strategy.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
• Share and discuss emerging clinical data, publications, and therapeutic insights.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Medical affairs

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD/PharmD/PhD/MSc Life Sciences)

Job description

Job Description Summary Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience Location : Riyadh #LI-Onsite

As an MSL at Novartis, you will develop peer-to-peer relationships with Medical Experts and key stakeholders. Utilizing scientific evidence, you will strategically support the development, launch, and commercialization of our products for Neurosciences. You will also provide clinical trial support and respond to requests for scientific information and engage in different projects that will allow you to gain expertise in other activities. If you have a passion for scientific exchange and making a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you - Join our team as an MSL and make a significant impact in Medical Affairs!

Major accountabilities:

• Execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with therapeutic area strategy through credible, unbiased, peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and medical experts to support long-term collaboration and trust.
• Share, contextualize, and discuss emerging clinical data, publications, and therapeutic insights to address scientific questions and evidence gaps.
• Support medical education activities, including hospital meetings and scientific events, in alignment with medical strategy.
• Systematically collect, synthesize, and communicate high-quality external insights from clinical practice and scientific discussions.
• Contribute to evidence generation by supporting study site identification, site interactions, and clinical research activities.
• Inform local and regional medical strategy through real-world feedback, unmet needs identification, and insight sharing.
• Provide scientific support and clinical data interpretation to internal stakeholders across Medical, Commercial, and Value & Access teams.
• Represent Novartis as a credible scientific ambassador, strengthening the medical ecosystem and therapeutic area leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with ERC, governance, regulatory requirements, and accurate CRM documentation across all activities.

Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc in Life Sciences, or equivalent);
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs or clinical/scientific roles, preferably in a field-based setting within healthcare or pharmaceuticals.
• Neuroscience experience a plus.
• Strong ability to engage in high-quality, evidence-based scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting and communicating complex clinical and scientific data.
• Experience in insight generation, synthesis, and communication to inform strategy.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, compliance standards, and medical governance.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and territory management skills in a matrix environment.
• High integrity, ethical mindset, scientific curiosity, and strong communication skills.
• Fluent English and Arabic language required.

Skills Desired:

• Biostatistics, Clinical Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Trials, Curious Mindset, Disease Management, Drug Development, Epidemiology, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Research Support

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