Product & Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Product & Business Development Manager to drive product development and market insights. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the medical devices industry, strong analytical and strategic skills, and a deep understanding of the Saudi healthcare market. Responsibilities include conducting market research, leading product initiatives, and managing supplier relationships. An MBA is preferred, along with a focus on strategic thinking and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in product development, market insights, or business development within the medical devices industry.
• Proven experience in product strategy, supplier management, and R&D coordination.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi healthcare market, medical device regulations, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities.
• Lead product development initiatives in coordination with R&D and Regulatory teams.
• Translate market insights into actionable product strategies.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Build relationships with suppliers, principals, and international manufacturers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for successful product launches.
• Monitor product and business development KPIs and performance metrics.
• Represent the company in supplier meetings and industry events.

Skills

Product development

Market research and analysis

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Leverage your expertise and join a leading company specializing in leading Pharmaceutical and medical devices company in Saudi Arabia.

The Product & Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing new products, conducting market insights and analysis, and establishing strategic partnerships, while working closely with R&D and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure successful product development and market entry.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities and unmet clinical needs in Saudi Arabia.

• Lead product development initiatives in coordination with R&D and Regulatory região teams.

• Translate market insights into actionable product strategies and portfolio expansion plans.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners to enhance product offerings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, principals, and international manufacturers.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance) for successful product launches.

• Monitor product and business development KPIs, opportunity pipelines, and performance metrics.

• Represent the company in supplier meetings, industry events, exhibitions, and conferences.

• Leverage established relationships with NUPCO, government authorities, hospitals, and distributors to support tenders, product listings, and long-term contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Empowering, and Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in product development, market insights, or business development within the medical devices industry.

• Proven experience in product strategy, supplier management, and R&D coordination.

• Strong understanding of the Saudi healthcare market, medical device regulations, and procurement processes rapidez NUPCO.

• Demonstrated ability to assess market opportunities and convert insights into viable products.

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.