Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience

About the role

Novartis is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Neuroscience therapeutic area, based in Riyadh. The MSL develops peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts and key stakeholders, using scientific evidence to support the development, launch and commercialization of neuroscience products. The role also includes clinical trial support, responding to requests for scientific information and taking part in other projects that build expertise across activities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute medical expert engagement plans aligned with the therapeutic area strategy through credible, unbiased, peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and medical experts.
• Share, contextualize and discuss emerging clinical data, publications and therapeutic insights to address scientific questions and evidence gaps.
• Support medical education activities such as hospital meetings and scientific events.
• Collect, synthesize and communicate external insights from clinical practice and scientific discussions.
• Support study site identification, site interactions and clinical research activities to contribute to evidence generation.
• Inform local and regional medical strategy through real-world feedback and unmet needs identification.
• Provide scientific support and clinical data interpretation to Medical, Commercial and Value & Access teams.
• Represent Novartis as a credible scientific ambassador and ensure compliance with ERC, governance and regulatory requirements, with accurate CRM documentation.

Required profile

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc in Life Sciences or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs or clinical/scientific roles, preferably field-based in healthcare or pharmaceuticals.
• Neuroscience experience is a plus.
• Fluent English and Arabic required.

Required skills

• Ability to hold evidence-based scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and interpret complex clinical and scientific data.
• Insight generation, synthesis and communication to inform strategy.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, compliance standards and medical governance.
• Planning, prioritization and territory management in a matrix environment.
• Desired skills: biostatistics, clinical protocols, clinical research, clinical study reports, clinical trials, medical writing, disease management, drug development, epidemiology, medical information and research support.