Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

Novartis is hiring a Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Medical Science Liaison specializing in neuroscience to engage with medical experts and support clinical research and product launches.

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Job Description Summary

Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience
Location : Riyadh

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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!

Job Description

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

How we rate this

Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Riyadh.
The job was posted on October 19, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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