Head of Private Strategic Accounts

Boehringer Ingelheim; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior leader to serve as Head of Private Strategic Accounts in Riyadh. You will shape the long-term private market strategy, build executive partnerships with hospital groups, insurers, and providers, and drive uptake of innovative therapies while ensuring account readiness and compliant operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop but also negotiate high-value agreements, and guide the market access journey for portfolio expansion in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences required.
• MBA will be a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive commercial experience in pharma/healthcare.”

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term Private Market commercial strategy in Saudi Arabia.
• Drive revenue growth, market share expansion and profitability across strategic private accounts.
• Lead strategic account planning with major private healthcare providers, hospital groups, insurers, and purchasing organizations.
• Establish and maintain executive-level partnerships to expand patient access and unlock growth opportunities.
• Lead commercial readiness and launch excellence for new products, including the obesity portfolio.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships and high-value commercial agreements with compliance and ethics.
• Monitor performance, forecast accurately, and use market insights for decisions.
• Collaborate with Market Access, Medical, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Key Account Management team, ensuring high performance.
• Ensure all activities comply with local regulations, policies, governance, and codes of conduct.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic partnerships

Commercial strategy

Leadership

Financial acumen & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences

MBA (preferred)

Job description

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategic leader to join our Saudi Arabia team as Head of Private Strategic Accounts. Based in Riyadh and reporting to the Head of Market Access, this role will be responsible for shaping and executing the long-term commercial strategy across priority private healthcare accounts in Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will build and strengthen executive partnerships across private healthcare providers, hospital groups, insurance companies, and purchasing organizations to expand patient access, accelerate portfolio growth, and maximize business value. This role will play a pivotal part in preparing, launching, and driving the uptake of innovative products, with a particular focus on ensuring account readiness, securing access pathways, and embedding a future-ready customer engagement model.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term Private Market commercial strategy in Saudi Arabia.
• Drive revenue growth, market share expansion, portfolio optimization, and profitability across strategic private accounts.
• Lead strategic account planning with major private healthcare providers, hospital groups, insurers, and purchasing organizations.
• Establish and maintain executive-level partnerships to expand patient access and unlock growth opportunities.
• Lead commercial readiness and launch excellence for new products, including the obesity portfolio.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships and high-value commercial agreements while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.
• Monitor business performance, forecast accurately, and use market insights to drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Key Account Management team, fostering a high-performance culture and succession pipeline.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with local regulations, company policies, governance requirements, and industry codes of conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences.
• MBA will be a plus
• 8+ years of progressive commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Minimum 2+ years of people leadership experience managing Key Account Managers.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi private healthcare market, including providers and insurance stakeholders.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful commercial strategies for high-value portfolios.
• Experience in product launches within specialty or innovative therapies; obesity portfolio experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive stakeholder management, strategic partnerships, and complex negotiations.
• Strong financial acumen, business planning, forecasting, and commercial analytics capabilities.
• Business fluent in English and Arabic

We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategic leader to join our Saudi Arabia team as Head of Private Strategic Accounts. Based in Riyadh and reporting to the Head of Market Access, this role will be responsible for shaping and executing the long-term commercial strategy across priority private healthcare accounts in Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will build and strengthen executive partnerships across private healthcare providers, hospital groups, insurance companies, and purchasing organizations to expand patient access, accelerate portfolio growth, and maximize business value. This role will play a pivotal part in preparing, launching, and driving the uptake of innovative products, with a particular focus on ensuring account readiness, securing access pathways, and embedding a future-ready customer engagement model.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term Private Market commercial strategy in Saudi Arabia.
• Drive revenue growth, market share expansion, portfolio optimization, and profitability across strategic private accounts.
• Lead strategic account planning with major private healthcare providers, hospital groups, insurers, and purchasing organizations.
• Establish and maintain executive-level partnerships to expand patient access and unlock growth opportunities.
• Lead commercial readiness and launch excellence for new products, including the obesity portfolio.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships and high-value commercial agreements while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.
• Monitor business performance, forecast accurately, and use market insights to drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Key Account Management team, fostering a high-performance culture and succession pipeline.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with local regulations, company policies, governance requirements, and industry codes of conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences.
• MBA will be a plus
• 8+ years of progressive commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Minimum 2+ years of people leadership experience managing Key Account Managers.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi private healthcare market, including providers and insurance stakeholders.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful commercial strategies for high-value portfolios.
• Experience in product launches within specialty or innovative therapies; obesity portfolio experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive stakeholder management, strategic partnerships, and complex negotiations.
• Strong financial acumen, business planning, forecasting, and commercial analytics capabilities.
• Business fluent in English and Arabic

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Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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