About the Role
Reporting to the Gulf & Libya Strategic Access Director, the Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Lead is responsible for leading the design and execution of strategic partnerships and projects that advance the company's vision and priorities in the Gulf region. Collaborating with the Regional Alliances and Business Development teams, this role manages transformational projects and fosters ecosystem partnerships, ensuring alignment with internal governance frameworks and the requirements of external healthcare authorities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify and plan high-impact initiatives aligned with the company's vision, strategic priorities, and local authorities’ ambitions and needs.
- Oversee end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring deliverables meet quality and compliance standards, are delivered on time, and within budget.
- Identify risks and opportunities that may impede or accelerate progress and develop actionable mitigation plans.
- Develop dashboards and progress reports to track initiatives and provide updates to senior leadership across multiple divisions.
- Present project updates to internal governance bodies and external steering committees to drive strategic decisions and progress.
- Monitor execution of the company's commitments and authorities’ agreements and compile and report the company's local value contribution and impact in each country.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external healthcare authorities to enable smooth project execution.
- Benchmark external environment, competitor activities, and internal priorities to propose innovative initiatives for partnerships that create long-term value.
- Ensure all initiatives comply with internal SOPs, governance processes, and local laws/regulations.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategic projects, and/or business development within healthcare or pharmaceutical industries.
- Outstanding project management skills, including timeline definition, budget management, and proactive risk/opportunity identification.
- Strong business acumen and a “can-do” attitude to navigate complex challenges and overcome internal and external barriers.
- Deep knowledge of Gulf healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and strategic priorities.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
Skills
- Required: Building Partnerships, Business Acumen, Health Care Systems, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Management Leadership, Regulatory Frameworks, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
- Preferred: Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Not Applicable
VISA Sponsorship: Not Applicable
Travel Requirements: Not Applicable
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: Not Applicable
Valid Driving License: Not Applicable
Hazardous Material(s): Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date: 11/20/2026
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