Oncology Area Manager (Hybrid) - Drive Patient Impact

Novartis Saudi Arabia | نوفارتس السعودية; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Saudi Arabia | نوفارتس السعودية in Riyadh is seeking an Area Manager, Oncology to lead a high-performing field team and translate strategy into execution while ensuring patient impact.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of solid tumors, and fluency in English and Arabic to engage key accounts and stakeholders across a dispersed, matrixed organization within a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• University degree in bioscience or business; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of sales experience in Saudi pharma with proven sales achievement.
• Sales experience in Solid Tumors is a must; breast cancer is a plus.
• Significant people leadership experience in a dispersed, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, access and market environments.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the area’s sales, market share, performance and profitability against targets.
• Develop and oversee short and long-term strategic sales plans aligned with marketing.
• Execute business plans and lead product launches in line with company strategy.
• Maintain existing clients and develop new business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and product performance; take corrective action as needed.
• Complete reporting and administrative requirements accurately and timely.
• Manage relationships with key accounts, KOLs, patient associations, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Account management

Stakeholder management

KOL relationships

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

University degree in bioscience or business

Advanced degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or management

Job description

Novartis Saudi Arabia | نوفارتس السعودية in Riyadh is seeking an Area Manager, Oncology to lead a high-performing field team and translate strategy into execution while ensuring patient impact.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of solid tumors, and fluency in English and Arabic to engage key accounts and stakeholders across a dispersed, matrixed organization within a hybrid setup.