Masar Marketing Associate

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Structured development program

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Riyadh is offering a Masar Development Program for high-potential Saudi fresh graduates aiming to build a career in pharmaceutical marketing.

The program blends formal learning, mentorship, rotations, and hands-on projects, developing skills in brand strategy, digital marketing, and leadership, with cross-functional exposure and real-world ownership.

Qualifications

• Saudi national status required.
• Recent pharmacy graduate (no more than 12 months).
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and learning agility.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured marketing development curriculum covering brand strategy, customer insights, digital marketing, and business planning.
• Support marketing teams in the development and execution of brand initiatives and campaigns.
• Analyze market, customer, and competitive insights to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to projects and present recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Arabic Language

Communication

Critical Thinking

English Language

Graduate Placement

Learning Agility

Pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Job Description

The Masar Development Program is a structured leadership development program designed for high-potential Saudi fresh graduates who aspire to build a career in pharmaceutical marketing. The program provides a unique opportunity to develop strategic marketing, business, digital, and leadership capabilities through a combination of formal learning, mentorship, cross-functional rotations, and hands-on project experience. Participants will follow a structured development journey designed to accelerate their growth from campus graduates to future marketing leaders.

What You Will Do

• Participate in a structured marketing development curriculum covering brand strategy, customer insights, digital marketing, and business planning
• Support marketing teams in the development and execution of brand initiatives and campaigns
• Analyze market, customer, and competitive insights to support business decision-making
• Collaborate with different cross-functional teams
• Contribute to projects and present recommendations to business stakeholders
• Develop digital and data analytics capabilities through practical applications and coaching
• Engage in mentoring, coaching, and leadership development activities throughout the program

Who We Are Looking For

• Saudi National
• Recent graduate Pharmacy – no more than 12 months graduate
• Has not been enrolled in HRDF Programs previously
• Passion for marketing, innovation, and healthcare
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership potential, curiosity, and learning agility
• Proficiency in English and Arabic

What You Will Gain

• Structured development pathway from graduate to marketing professional
• Exposure to senior leaders and mentors
• Cross-functional business experience
• Real-world project ownership and practical learning opportunities
• Accelerated career development in one of the world's leading healthcare organizations

Required Skills:

Analytical Analysis, Arabic Language, Communication, Critical Thinking, English Language, Graduate Placement, Learning Agility, Pharmacy

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Job Posting End Date: 09/10/2026

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Requisition ID: R416206