Program Director, Public Health

bioMérieux SA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health solutions provider, located in Riyadh, is seeking a Program Director, Public Health. The role involves defining a marketing strategy, leading operational activities, and managing global health projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the IVD or life sciences sectors, alongside strong leadership and negotiation skills. Join a family-oriented company committed to improving public health worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the IVD, medical devices, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in the Global Health ecosystem.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define a 5-year marketing strategy for Global Health activities.
• Lead Global Health operational activities and product launches.
• Supervise international projects and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in IVD or life sciences

Ability to navigate multicultural environments

Job description

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

bioMérieux is hiring a Program Director, Public Health to develop a global health strategy by promoting and supporting the strengthening of an economic model focused on improving access to bioMérieux solutions in low-resource countries, while operating within the international development aid landscape.

What will be your missions?

• Define a 5-year marketing strategy for Global Health activities, aligned with bioMérieux’s global vision: Product portfolio commercialization, Launch of new products, Referencing with international regulatory bodies and procurement agencies
• Lead Global Health operational activities: Market identification, Product launches, Portfolio management, Development and implementation of projects and partnerships linked to Official Development Assistance (ODA)
• Supervise international projects and partnerships, Analyze the needs of recipient countries, Design support approaches (financial, technical, medical), Ensure feasibility and relevance of bioMérieux’s contributions
• Manage Global Health commercial activities: Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement agencies, Define pricing strategies adapted to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Coordinate internal cross-functional teams
• Drive the transformation of the company’s business model within the scope of Global Health: Access policy, Product portfolio development, Communication on projects and partnerships
• Lead and develop the Global Health team

Who are you?

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the IVD, medical devices, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry
• Proven experience in the Global Health ecosystem
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent ability to navigate in a multicultural and complex environment
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills with international stakeholders
• Strategic vision combined with a hands-on, field-oriented approach
• Proven ability in managing a Global Health team
• Track record in managing budgets, revenue, profitability, and forecasts
• Familiar with KPI tracking: sales vs. budget, profitability, program progress, strategic alignment, regional feedback

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.