Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute the business strategy in alignment with local market needs and AstraZeneca’s regional/global priorities, ensuring sustainable growth and market leadership.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the business unit team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and ethical standards.
• Oversee the implementation of commercial, medical, and market access plans to optimize the portfolio’s success in Saudi Arabia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, payers, patient organizations, and key opinion leaders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between medical, marketing, sales, government affairs, and market access teams to ensure unified objectives and outcome delivery.
• Analyze market trends, assess business risks and opportunities, and adapt strategies as needed to ensure timely and effective decision-making.
• Ensure business unit compliance with AstraZeneca’s internal policies, the Saudi FDA, and other regulatory or ethical requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation for maximum impact and efficiency.
• Serve as a role model of AstraZeneca’s values, leadership capabilities, and dedication to making a difference for patients in the Kingdom.

Essential For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Significant leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of success in sales, marketing, or business management (minimum 8–10 years preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi healthcare and regulatory landscape.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, with experience in business planning,
• P&L management, and decision-making at a senior level.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.