Therapy Area Head-Neuroscience

Novartis; Medina; In loco; SAR 450.000 - 750.000; Tempo pieno

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Novartis is seeking a Therapy Area Head for Neuroscience in Riyadh to lead the country’s Neuroscience strategy and drive portfolio growth with full P&L accountability. You will steer Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams, shaping a high-impact, patient-centric agenda and delivering sustainable business results in Saudi Arabia.

The role demands strong executive communication, market insight, and a proven track record of launches.

Competenze

• At least 10 years of pharmaceutical commercial experience.
• Five or more years in a sales or marketing leadership role.
• Saudi Arabia or GCC market experience preferred.
• Experience with Neuroscience or Rare Disease is a plus.
• Successful launch experience is preferred, with strong execution track record.

Mansioni

• Define and execute the country Neuroscience strategy across the portfolio 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Investment discipline

Executive communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

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Therapy Area Head- Neuroscience Location Riyadh

Are you ready to lead a high-impact business and shape the future of Neuroscience in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to set the Neuroscience strategy, accelerate portfolio growth and deliver sustainable business and patient impact. This senior leadership role carries full P amp L accountability and leads Sales Marketing and cross-functional teams.

About the Role

Major accountabilities

• 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 amp 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
• 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.