Regional Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk A/S; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Riyadh is seeking a Regional Medical Advisor to advance medical education and scientific dialogue in cardio-metabolic diseases. You will build relationships with key opinion leaders and contribute to strategies that bring therapies to patients across the region.

Based in Riyadh, you will provide medical and scientific support, education, and training across functions to healthcare professionals and stakeholders, developing KOL plans, organizing symposia, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year of experience in the medical affairs department within the pharmaceutical industry in a multinational organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (required); Bachelor's degree in Medicine is a plus.
• Experience in Diabetes & Obesity therapy area is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and dedication with great scientific dialogue capabilities.
• Excellent command over both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, actively networking with local healthcare interests in line with current and future business needs.

Responsibilities

• Build and update scientific and medical knowledge about the entire cardiometabolic portfolio of Novo Nordisk products, dedicating time to search for relevant information about new developments and competitors' products.
• Proactively develops a compelling, KOL-tailored Medical Engagement grounded in rigorous insights and contributes to shaping scientific agendas and measurable clinical practice improvements that optimize patient outcomes.
• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging experts, developing and executing KOL engagement plans aligned with medical priorities ensuring they are aware and understand the scientific basis and clinical usefulness of our compounds within the cardiometabolic portfolio.
• Facilitating the development of symposia, meetings, and education seminars for healthcare providers on subjects relevant to Novo Nordisk products and projects, while delivering presentations at local meetings and external conferences.
• Identifying opportunities for relevant academic and professional collaboration in the interests of current and future business needs, developing project proposals in support of business cases for local funding and initiatives.
• Contributing to medico-marketing strategy and providing support for local business plans to promote the achievement of targets and alignment of cross-functional business activities while ensuring compliance with country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Ensurefull compliancewith Novo Nordisk Business Ethics,Local regulations,Medical Governance frameworks, Reporting Safety information as per NN SOPs.
• Reply to unsolicited requests by the HCPs on NN products (Medical information request).

Skills

Medical affairs

Cross-functional work

Scientific dialogue

Communication skills

English & Arabic

Education

Pharmacy degree

Medicine degree

Job description

Regional Medical Advisor

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Are you highly motivated to make a difference to improve patients' lives with CardioMetabolic Diseases This role offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of medical education and scientific dialogue in Saudi Arabia, building relationships with key opinion leaders while contributing to strategic initiatives that bring life-changing treatments to patients across the region.

Your new role

As a Regional Medical Advisor based in Riyadh, you will provide medical and scientific support, education, and training across business functions to external customers, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders. You'll be part of the Medical Department, reporting directly to the Sr Manager, Metabolic Field Team

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Build and update scientific and medical knowledge about the entire cardiometabolic portfolio of Novo Nordisk products, dedicating time to search for relevant information about new developments and competitors' products.
• Proactively develops a compelling, KOL-tailored Medical Engagement (simple, relevant, trustworthy) grounded in rigorous insights and contributes to shaping scientific agendas and measurable clinical practice improvements that optimize patient outcomes.
• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and emerging experts, developing and executing KOL engagement plans aligned with medical priorities ensuring they are aware and understand the scientific basis and clinical usefulness of our compounds within the cardiometabolic portfolio.
• Facilitating the development of symposia, meetings, and education seminars for healthcare providers on subjects relevant to Novo Nordisk products and projects, while delivering presentations at local meetings and external conferences.
• Identifying opportunities for relevant academic and professional collaboration in the interests of current and future business needs, developing project proposals in support of business cases for local funding and initiatives.
• Contributing to medico-marketing strategy and providing support for local business plans to promote the achievement of targets and alignment of cross-functional business activities while ensuring compliance with country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Ensurefull compliancewith Novo Nordisk Business Ethics,Local regulations,Medical Governance frameworks, Reporting Safety information as per NN SOPs.
• Reply to unsolicited requests by the HCPs on NN products (Medical information request).

Your new department

The Medical department aims to improve patients' lives by being a leading strategic partner in the generation, interpretation, and communication of scientific data with relevant stakeholders, while ensuring full compliance in all our internal and external activities. We work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth needs in a continuously changing environment, partnering with those willing to work in a team and building a future where every life counts by pioneering scientific breakthroughs and expanding to new therapy areas.

Your skills & qualifications

As a Regional Medical Advisor, you need to be action-oriented with a strong drive and focus on results, a team player who is customer-focused with good peer relationships, and an innovative thinker with strong project management skills.

You will bring:

• Minimum 2 year of experience in the medical affairs department within the pharmaceutical industry in a multinational organization or a Bachelor's degree in Medicine.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (required); Bachelor's degree in Medicine is a plus.
• Experience in Diabetes & Obesity therapy area is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and dedication with great scientific dialogue capabilities.
• Excellent command over both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, actively networking with local healthcare interests in line with current and future business needs.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and cultures because we know that lasting change requires diverse thinking. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.