Commercial Director (Pharmaceutical Industry)

Aroma City Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Commercial Director to lead commercial strategy and operations. The candidate should have over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical distribution, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of SDFA regulations. The role involves managing relationships and ensuring the company's vision is aligned across departments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills at Manager or Director level.
• Fluent in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic commercial plans.
• Lead sales and business development teams.
• Ensure compliance with SDFA laws.
• Manage supplier and customer relationships.
• Support financial planning with leadership.
• Oversee operations, logistics, and supply chain.
• Act as GM, reporting to the Board.

Skills

Pharmaceutical distribution experience

Leadership in sales

Knowledge of SDFA laws

Commercial strategy development

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Posting Date: 10/11/2025
• Ref: KSA-394
• Position: Commercial Director (Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Location: KSA
• City: Riyadh
• Sector: Pharmaceutical
• Years of Experience: 15 plus
• Qualification: BA , Arabic Speaker
• Salary: Market Rate
• Workdays: 5

Job Summary

A new branch (Green Field Company) of a leading regional manufacturing pharmaceutical group is seeking a dynamic Commercial Director. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in pharma (Generics) distribution within the KSA market, prior leadership experience in sales (Manager or Director level), and in-depth knowledge of SDFA laws and updates. The candidate will lead commercial strategy and operations while overseeing the full business function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategic commercial plans to expand market share and drive revenue.
2. Lead sales and business development teams, ensuring targets are met and partnerships strengthened.
3. Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to SDFA laws and updates.
4. Manage supplier and key customer relationships to enhance operational efficiency and growth.
5. Support financial planning and budgeting in collaboration with senior leadership.
6. Provide executive oversight on operations, logistics, and supply chain activities.
7. Serve as Acting GM, reporting to the Board and aligning all departments with company vision.