Masar Marketing Associate

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp in Riyadh invites Saudi graduates to join the Masar Development Program, a structured leadership track in pharmaceutical marketing designed to fast-track careers through learning, mentorship, rotations, and hands-on projects.

Participants will explore brand strategy, customer insights, digital marketing, and business planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior mentors.

Qualifications

• Saudi national with a pharmacy degree.
• Recent graduate (≤12 months since graduation).
• Not 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a marketing development curriculum covering brand strategy and digital marketing.
• Support marketing teams in developing and executing brand initiatives.
• Analyze market, customer, and competitive insights to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to projects and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop digital and data analytics capabilities through practical application.
• Engage in mentoring, coaching, and leadership development activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

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