Therapy Area Head-Neuroscience

Novartis is hiring a Therapy Area Head-Neuroscience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include asset management, business development and commercial excellence.
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Lead the neuroscience business unit strategy, P&L, sales, and marketing operations for Novartis in Saudi Arabia.

asset-managementbusiness-developmentcommercial-excellencep-l-managementstrategic-planning

Job Description Summary

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&L accountability and leads Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

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&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.

Requirement:

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.

Skills Desired

Asset Management, Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategies, Change Agility, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Industry, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Access, Marketing Strategies, Market Share, Market Trends, Negotiation, People Management, Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, Sales Techniques {+ 4 more}

How we rate this

Therapy Area Head-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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Therapy Area Head-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 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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