Medical Affairs Director, Emerging Markets (KSA)

Johnson & Johnson; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Riyadh seeks a Medical Director to lead strategic Medical Affairs plans aligned with regional and global frameworks, enhancing product lifecycles and patient outcomes. You will build relationships with regulatory agencies, develop talent, and drive cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic matrix environment to support market growth and regulatory excellence.

The role emphasizes building a high-performance MA team, delivering evidence-based communications with KOLs, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in multinational pharma environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence in a matrix-structured organization.
• Fluency in English; local language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Medical Affairs plans aligned with regional/global frameworks.
• Develop and nurture relationships with regulatory agencies and KOLs.
• Drive MA program design, budgets, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Guide MA strategy to support launches and lifecycle management.
• Build and develop a high-performance MA team and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Analytical reasoning

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Riyadh seeks a Medical Director to lead strategic Medical Affairs plans aligned with regional and global frameworks, enhancing product lifecycles and patient outcomes. You will build relationships with regulatory agencies, develop talent, and drive cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic matrix environment to support market growth and regulatory excellence.

The role emphasizes building a high-performance MA team, delivering evidence-based communications with KOLs, and