Portfolio Manager - Saudi Arabia

Eva Pharma; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia seeks a passionate Portfolio Manager to enhance human health and well-being. The ideal candidate will oversee strategies for optimizing the product pipeline and collaborate across teams to ensure commercial interests align with project forecasts. Applicants must have a relevant degree and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• At least 2 years in portfolio management or related role.
• Proven track record of managing Gx product portfolios.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize Saudi cluster pipeline.
• Conduct market analysis for growth opportunities and risks.
• Align pipeline with the Sales Force and commercial teams.
• Make data-driven recommendations for portfolio adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project sales forecasts.
• Own the cluster T+5 launch plan to meet project timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Data analysis tools (IQVIA)

CRM systems

Job description

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and talented Portfolio Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize Saudi cluster pipeline, ensuring alignment with global business goals.

• Market analysis to identify growth opportunities, trends, and risks – acts as a sparring partner for the Cluster Head in view of all future business opportunities.

• Ensure alignment of pipeline and commercial structure and activities of the Sales Force and commercial teams.

• Make data-driven recommendations for cluster specific portfolio adjustments feeding into the ideation process via a product wish-list.

• Work closely with cluster cross-functional teams (Cluster Head, Marketing, Sales, Pricing, Regulatory, Trade) to ensure commercial interest is reflected in offensive project sales forecasts

• Owns the cluster T+5 launch plan and ensures product pull to accelerate delivery of cluster specific projects from global functions to ensure priority project timelines for Patex and first to market are met.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the Saudi pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with at least 2 years in portfolio management, business strategy, in-licensing or a related role.
• Proven track record of managing Gx product portfolios in the relevant market, Proficiency in data analysis tools (IQVIA) and CRM systems.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Strong cross-functional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus).