Head of Ecosystem Partnerships & Growth

Pfizer; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a senior business development professional to lead external deal flow, partnerships and strategic collaborations in Saudi Arabia. You will engage with universities, investors and venture groups to identify opportunities that align with Pfizer's capabilities.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to move deals from discovery to contracting while maintaining governance and sponsor alignment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in venture capital or corporate development.
• Proven ownership of complex external partnerships with senior sponsors.
• Established networks across innovation and investment ecosystems.
• Technically literate to assess novelty and feasibility at a high level.
• Commercially disciplined, prioritising organisational needs over hype.
• Comfortable representing Pfizer at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Generate deal flow across innovation hubs, universities and VC firms.
• Articulate Pfizer's value to founders and investors.
• Match external opportunities to internal capabilities and needs.
• Provide outside-in view on investment memos and alternatives.
• Negotiate terms with Legal, Procurement, Finance and sponsors.
• Own vendor onboarding from selection to operational readiness.
• Manage end-to-end external opportunities, from discovery to contracting.

Skills

Venture capital

Corporate development

Strategic partnerships

Tech commercialization

Innovation strategy

Job description

Pfizer seeks a senior business development professional to lead external deal flow, partnerships and strategic collaborations in Saudi Arabia. You will engage with universities, investors and venture groups to identify opportunities that align with Pfizer's capabilities.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to move deals from discovery to contracting while maintaining governance and sponsor alignment.