Franchise Medical Head
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About the Role
Novartis is seeking a Franchise Medical Head to lead the medical strategy and execution for a therapeutic franchise in Saudi Arabia. The role requires an MD/MBBS/PharmD/PhD, over 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, and significant leadership experience.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Franchise Medical Strategy aligned with global and regional strategy
- Translate strategy into an operational medical plan for the country or cluster
- Lead and develop the Franchise Medical team (Medical leads, MSLs, etc.)
- Ensure strong alignment with commercial, regulatory, and access strategies
- Maintain high standards of medical and scientific credibility within the organization
- Oversee medical information, evidence generation, and scientific exchange with stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and regulatory standards
- Provide medical insights to shape clinical practice and healthcare policy
- Support and oversee clinical trials (Phase I–IV), investigator initiated studies (IITs), and non interventional studies (NIS)
Requirements
- MD/MBBS/PharmD/PhD in Lifesciences. MBA is a plus
- More than 10 years’ experience in Medical Affairs function in pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with specialty products
- Experience and familiar with healthcare landscape in Saudi Arabia
- Significant leadership experience, and proven ability to manage and motivate team of diverse backgrounds
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Summary
- The Franchise Medical Head leads the medical strategy and execution for a therapeutic franchise, ensuring scientific excellence, strong stakeholder engagement, and alignment with global and local business objectives.
- The role also leads the Franchise Medical team and represents Medical Affairs in the franchise leadership structure.
About The Role
- Develop and execute the Franchise Medical Strategy aligned with global and regional strategy including integrated planning for launch readiness, lifecycle management and patient access
- Translate strategy into an operational medical plan for the country or cluster.
- Lead and develop the Franchise Medical team (Medical leads, MSLs, etc.).
- Ensure strong alignment with commercial, regulatory, and access strategies.
- Maintain high standards of medical and scientific credibility within the organization.
- Oversee medical information, evidence generation, and scientific exchange with stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and regulatory standards.
- Provide medical insights to shape clinical practice and healthcare policy.
- Support and oversee: Clinical trials (Phase I–IV), Investigator initiated studies (IITs), Non interventional studies (NIS)
Requirements
- MD/MBBS/PharmD/PhD in Lifesciences. MBA is a plus
- More than 10 years’ experience in Medical Affairs function in pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with specialty products
- Experience and familiar with healthcare landscape in Saudi Arabia
- Significant leadership experience, and proven ability to manage and motivate team of diverse backgrounds
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