Product & Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical | Saudi Arabia
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities and unmet clinical needs in Saudi Arabia. Lead product development initiatives by coordinating with R&D and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure successful product launches. Translate market insights into actionable product strategies and portfolio expansion plans while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers and manufacturing partners. Build strong relationships with suppliers, principals, and international manufacturers, and represent the company in supplier meetings, industry events, and conferences. Leverage established relationships with NUPCO, government authorities, hospitals, and distributors to support tenders, product listings, and long-term contracts. Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance. Monitor product and business development KPIs, opportunity pipelines, and performance metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in product development, market insights, or business development within the medical devices industry
- Proven experience in product strategy, supplier management, and R&D coordination
- Strong understanding of the Saudi healthcare market, medical device regulations, and procurement processes including NUPCO
- Demonstrated ability to assess market opportunities and convert insights into viable products
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
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