Biosimilars Brand Lead – KSA Launch Champion

Abbott; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Local Biosimilars Brand Manager for its Jeddah location in Saudi Arabia. This role is pivotal in leading the commercial strategy, ensuring effective launches of the biosimilars portfolio in the Kingdom. The Brand Manager will translate regional strategies into actionable plans tailored to the local healthcare ecosystem, ensuring sustainable growth and patient access.

The ideal candidate should possess 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, particularly with biologics and biosimilars, and demonstrate strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams. An MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
• Experience in biosimilars and/or biologics.
• Strong understanding of KSA tender environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand plans aligned with KSA market dynamics.
• Drive cross-functional launch governance and ensure milestone tracking.
• Conduct local market research and gather actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Competitive mindset

Market insight

Communication skills

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or related field

MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Local Biosimilars Brand Manager for its Jeddah location in Saudi Arabia. This role is pivotal in leading the commercial strategy, ensuring effective launches of the biosimilars portfolio in the Kingdom. The Brand Manager will translate regional strategies into actionable plans tailored to the local healthcare ecosystem, ensuring sustainable growth and patient access.

The ideal candidate should possess 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, particularly with biologics and biosimilars, and demonstrate strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams. An MBA is preferred.