Director Government Stakeholder Management - Saudi Nationals

About the role

A multinational medical devices organisation, with its Saudi offices in Riyadh, is hiring a Director of Government Stakeholder Management and Strategic Partnerships through Michael Page. The post supports and manages a team focused on external stakeholder work with government entities, while also handling the regular P&L responsibilities of a commercial director. It is open only to Saudi nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic partnership plans to drive business growth.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the life sciences industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen commercial enablement strategies.
• Oversee the negotiation and execution of partnership agreements.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure partnership initiatives align with organisational goals and evaluate their effectiveness, recommending improvements.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in the life sciences industry with a focus on strategic partnerships.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience engaging with executive-level government stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving business growth.
• Experience managing and negotiating partnership agreements.
• Existing networks within group purchasing organisations and other government bodies in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management in English and Arabic.

What we offer

• Annual salary of AED 810,000 to AED 900,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• Permanent role with stability and growth opportunities.