## [Head of Medical Affairs](/req-10078859-head-medical-affairs "Head of Medical Affairs") Job ID REQ-10078859 Sep 25, 2026 LOC_EG ### About the Role Major accountabilities: - Develop and execute high-quality medical strategies for assigned disease areas and brands across their lifecycle. - Design and implement innovative medical affairs plans that address medical needs, including real-world evidence generation, health economics and outcomes research, digital solutions, medical education, and scientific communications. - Serve as a trusted disease area medical expert for cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups. - Partner with Medical Leads to shape medical affairs strategies, publication plans, educational initiatives, and external scientific engagement activities. - Build medical capabilities by developing disease area and product-specific training content for field medical teams. - Provide medical and scientific input into key brand and program documents, including integrated disease area plans, medical information materials, and safety-related documents. Requirements - MD, PhD, MBBS, or equivalent advanced scientific or medical qualification preferred. - 10+ years of relevant experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry, working with high-performing regional and local medical teams. - Proven track record of delivering successful medical strategies and supporting innovative medicine launches. - Strong ability to analyze clinical trial data and translate scientific insights into clear, credible business and medical discussions. - Deep understanding of clinical practice, evolving treatment landscapes, external industry bodies, and key healthcare system stakeholders. - Demonstrated people leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence senior stakeholders. - Fluent in English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Novartis is a proud member of the[ ILO Global Business and Disability Network](http://www.businessanddisability.org/members/) and the [Valuable 500](https://www.thevaluable500.com/members), promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in workplaces around the world. We also collaborate with international partners, such as [Disability:IN](https://disabilityin.org/), [Purple Space](https://www.purplespace.org/), and [Business Disability Forum](https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/) to identify and develop best practice solutions to enable people with disabilities to participate as equal members of our organization. ### Role Requirements **Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? [https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture") **Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. [Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf) Division DIV_IM Business Unit General Management Location LOC_EG Site New Cairo Company / Legal Entity EG02 (FCRS = EG002) Novartis Pharma S.A.E Functional Area FCT_RD Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/New-Cairo/Head-of-Medical-Affairs_REQ-10078859 "Apply to Job") ![careers default image](https://prod1.jobapi.novartis.com.cn/themes/custom/cosmos/patterns/images/careers-default-image.webp "careers default image") Job ID REQ-10078859 ### Head of Medical Affairs [Apply to Job](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Novartis_Careers/job/New-Cairo/Head-of-Medical-Affairs_REQ-10078859 "Apply to Job")