Product Manager

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Riyadh is seeking a talented Product Manager for their Cardiovascular Portfolio. The role involves strategic marketing, sales performance analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Pharmacy, with a minimum of 2 years in product management, preferably in the cardiovascular sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that prioritizes innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Product or Brand Management.
• Experience in cardiovascular disease area is preferred.
• Ability to translate scientific data into commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans for assigned products.
• Conduct market analysis and identify new opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and sales data.
• Maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and stakeholders.
• Oversee creation of promotional materials and regulatory approval.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sales data analysis

Market research

Forecasting

Marketing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or Pharmacy

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.

Product Manager, Cardiovascular Portfolio

We are looking for a talented Product Manager, Cardiovascular Portfolio to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

I. Strategic Marketing & Planning

• Develop and execute comprehensive annual and long-range marketing plans for the assigned pharmaceutical products, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market needs.
• Conduct continuous market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and SWOT analysis to identify new opportunities and mitigate threats within the therapeutic area.
• Collaborate with Global Marketing and R&D teams on lifecycle management and potential future indications for the product portfolio.

II. Sales Performance & Financial Management

• Monitor product performance closely, analyzing sales data, market share, and key performance indicators (KPIs) monthly and quarterly.
• Lead the annual forecasting and budgeting process for the assigned portfolio, ensuring financial accuracy and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
• Develop and implement contingency and corrective action plans swiftly to address any underperformance or competitive shifts.
• Determine and manage product pricing strategies in collaboration with pricing and access teams to optimize profitability and market access.

III. Market Access & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong, credible relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), treating physicians, and patient advocacy groups within the therapeutic community.
• Collaborate closely with Market Access teams to support reimbursement strategies and secure optimal formulary placement for key products.
• Lead the development and execution of major promotional campaigns, advisory boards, and medical education programs targeting relevant specialists.

IV. Promotional Content & Team Enablement

• Oversee the creation and regulatory approval of all promotional and medical materials (digital, print, and video), ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with all pharmaceutical regulations.
• Serve as the product expert for the organization, providing detailed, up-to-date product and disease state training to the sales force, medical, and access teams.
• Manage external agencies and vendors involved in developing marketing initiatives and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Pharmacy or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Pharmaceutical as a Product Management or Brand Management.
• Prior experience in the cardiovascular disease (CVD) therapeutic area is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling commercial strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in sales data analysis, market research, and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf