Business Manager Pharma GCC Region

Brenntag; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Business Director Pharma GCC to drive revenue growth and lead the pharma sales team in the region. The role emphasizes new business development, key client management, and strategic partnerships with suppliers and customers in GCC.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in pharmaceutical chemicals sales, a relevant degree, and fluency in English, with a proven track record in dynamic markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Eng., Chemical Eng., Chemistry).
• Based in Saudi Arabia or eligible to work there.
• 10–15 years of trackable experience in pharmaceutical chemicals/specialty chemicals sales and business development.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional pharma sales in GCC and drive revenue growth.
• Develop new business opportunities and partnerships with suppliers and customers.
• Manage and coach the sales team; monitor performance and KPIs.
• Coordinate strategy with distributors and existing accounts to maximize market penetration.

Skills

Sales leadership

Pharma market knowledge

Strategic planning

English fluency

Education

Pharmaceutical Eng.

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Jan 27, 2026

Business Director Pharma GCC

Brenntag Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager Pharma, who is based in Saudi Arabia to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing the sales team members, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers in Pharma business.

Job Description

Develop a quality & price-oriented strategy focused both on new pharmaceutical chemicals additive business, APIs and biopharma ingredients in GCC countries pioneers as KSA and UAE.

Execute frequent customer visits, prepare, coordinate, negotiate, close proposals, respond to RFQs.

Develop market know-how and strategies for Pharma market.

Manage relevant sales teams.

Assist in strategy creation and the implementation at the existing accounts and distributors through development of effective relationships at all levels via prospecting new business possibilities.

Develop market know-how and strategies for adding new suppliers in assigned industry.

Be responsible for introduction of new products to include effective launch strategy, development of product literature (including technical data sheets), inventory support, product testing, strategic marketing strategies, contractor/specifier acceptance resulting in sales objective achievement.

Ensure constant analysis of existing and new customer group and sales opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Pharmaciutical Eng., Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, preferably from reputable universities.

To be based in Saudi Arabia.

Minimum 10-15 years of trackable experience in pharmaceutical chemicals/specialty chemicals sales and business development is a must.

Fluency in English.

Ability to maintain long-lasting relations in with excellent communication and process management skills.

Leverage understanding of business, operating and financial environments and customer needs to deliver results.

Ability to deliver results during uncertainty, despite changes and ambiguity.

Pro-active self-starter, willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag is a global market leader in chemical and ingredient solutions, offering tailored services through a vast network of 600 locations across 72 countries.