A leading pharmaceutical company is actively recruiting a business unit head for their Riyadh office.
Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Develop and implement business strategies that align with the company's global objectives.
- Own and drive full P&L responsibility for the KSA business.
- Build and lead cross-functional teams to support regulatory, commercial, and medical affairs in the region.
- Develop and execute competitive pricing strategies in compliance with local regulations.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team across sales, marketing, regulatory, and medical functions.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
To be successful you will need to meet the following:
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or similar.
- Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience within the pharmaceutical company, of which a minimum of 3 years of experience in a business unit head or equivalent role.
- Must have anti-infective, antibiotic, or respiratory experience.
- New chemical entity or new module launch experience is a must.
- Experience in a multinational pharmaceutical environment.
- Proven track record in P&L ownership and delivering commercial results.
- Strong understanding of pricing, reimbursement, and market access dynamics within the GCC region.
- Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.
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