About the role

Job Description 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.

Job Description

• 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, team with, and motivate employees of diverse backgrounds

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

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Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
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What's promising

•Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
•The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
•Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.

What to watch

•Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
•High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
•Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.

Why Novartis

•Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
•The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
•Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.

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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.