
Novartis
CRM Medical Lead
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 01/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
15/02/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Professional qualification
Expiration date
01/04/2026
Job description
The CRM Medical Lead at Novartis Saudi Arabia is responsible for optimizing patient access and outcomes by providing up-to-date medical expertise in the assigned therapeutic area. The role involves leading across functions to address internal and external stakeholder needs, shaping and implementing local and global therapeutic area strategies through integrated evidence generation, engagement on scientific results, and co-creation with healthcare systems and the scientific community. The position also co-designs clinical development, launch, and life cycle management of therapies in collaboration with Country, Regional, and Global teams. Responsibilities include preparing and executing local Medical Affairs strategic plans, early identification of strategic drivers, patient journey mapping, stakeholder population segmentation, joint value creation with scientific leaders and patient associations, capturing and sharing medical insights, responding to medical enquiries, providing scientific input into clinical research and trials, supporting cross-functional groups with medical insights, and managing risk identification, mitigation, and internal control monitoring within the therapeutic area.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and execute local Medical Affairs strategic plans aligned with Franchise and IPS plans
- Lead identification of strategic drivers, patient journey mapping, target population, and stakeholder segmentation
- Identify opportunities for joint value creation through engagement with key scientific leaders and patient associations
- Capture and share insights from advisory boards, events, and other sources to shape disease area strategy
- Ensure timely, high-quality responses to medical enquiries and create standard response documents for FAQs
- Provide medical/scientific input for clinical trials and clinical research, including initiation and oversight of studies
- Provide medical insights to cross-functional teams including Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, QA, Commercial, and Brand teams
- Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, implement controls, and monitor compliance within the area of responsibility
Experience & skills
- Medical Doctor (MD) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical position, preferably as Medical Advisor or Medical Lead
- Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabia market
- Bilingual in Arabic and English
- Ability to work on-site in Riyadh
- Experience in therapeutic area medical affairs, clinical research, and stakeholder engagement