GCC Alliance & Partnerships Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Riyadh is seeking an Alliance Management Associate Director to lead governance and partner management across the GCC region, ensuring partnerships deliver strategic and operational value.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Medical, Finance, and other teams to align strategy, manage risk, and shape operating models for new markets while strengthening existing collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, pharmaceutical, or business field.
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in alliance management, partnerships, or governance within pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Lead alliance governance and partner management across the GCC region.
• Act as primary alliance contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partnership strategy and execution.
• Design and optimize operating models for new and existing markets in GCC.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, contractual, and relationship risks.
• Lead governance forums, business reviews, and alliance touchpoints.

Skills

Alliance management

Strategic partnerships

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related field

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Riyadh is seeking an Alliance Management Associate Director to lead governance and partner management across the GCC region, ensuring partnerships deliver strategic and operational value.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Medical, Finance, and other teams to align strategy, manage risk, and shape operating models for new markets while strengthening existing collaborations.