Neuroscience Therapy Area Lead | Strategic Growth & P&L

SA01 (FCRS = SA001) Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd. seeks a high-impact Therapy Area Head- Neuroscience in Riyadh to set strategy, accelerate portfolio growth, and deliver sustained business and patient impact.

You will lead Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams with full P&L accountability, shaping Neuroscience across the Saudi market. The role requires a proven track record in pharmaceutical leadership, successful launches, strategic planning, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales leadership

Market access

Product launches

Job description

Novartis Saudi Arabia Ltd. seeks a high-impact Therapy Area Head- Neuroscience in Riyadh to set strategy, accelerate portfolio growth, and deliver sustained business and patient impact.

You will lead Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams with full P&L accountability, shaping Neuroscience across the Saudi market. The role requires a proven track record in pharmaceutical leadership, successful launches, strategic planning, and strong executive communication.