Product Specialist - Rare Disease

ABOUT THE ROLE
The company is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, the company KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.

As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Rare Diseases Product Specialist to join our Commercial Team in KSA. The Product Specialist is a full-time position, responsible for generating clinical demand for our brands in key accounts, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, recommending solutions to drive and develop business, and developing opinion leader commercial relationships. The Product Specialist serves the region as an expert in their therapeutic area, product, and territory knowledge, working closely with the Sales Manager to adapt the company account management strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Engage HCPs in dialogue to effectively promote the knowledge about rare disease medicines, value proposition, benefits of approved indications, product efficacy/safety profiles, and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients, using science-driven balanced messages and the appropriate mix of tools and channels – both face-to-face and digital.
• Pro-actively identify new patient/patients on therapy targets.
• Consistently achieve or exceed sales objectives in the assigned region, including accurate and timely tracking and reporting of sales activities.
• Demonstrate strong in-depth clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge in relevant disease states and product mechanisms of action.
• Improve the identification and diagnosis of patients and manage the market development objectives, strategies, tactics, and action plans within the stated territory.
• Ensure achievement of the following three key imperatives and performance measures:
  • Increase disease awareness with key target groups.
  • Work with healthcare professionals to identify and test high-risk patients for the relevant diseases.
  • Establish a key opinion leader (KOL) network.
• Identify and develop KOLs within the territory.
• Liaise with cross-functional medical, marketing, market access, and diagnostic teams to develop long-term relationships and advocacy with KOLs, HCP accounts, and other appropriate external stakeholders.
• Organize workshops and other educational events to facilitate knowledge sharing among relevant HCPs.
• Work with Sales Manager and/or Franchise Manager to develop and implement a strategy and actions to meet promotional objectives.
• Manage allocated budget.
• Share insights and information to strengthen brand positioning, promotional efforts, access to treatment, etc.
• Ensure rare disease products are optimally utilized in line with national/local guidelines and the product license.
• Demonstrate business ethics and ensure active respect of values, business ethics, local laws, policies, and Marketing procedures. Ensure all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards, and Company Values to protect and enhance long-term performance and reputation.
• Perform other duties within the position’s scope, as assigned by Line Manager.

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE
The company embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Essential Capabilities:

• University degree, with a preference for Medical Sciences or Pharmacy.
• 2 years of experience in pharma, preferably in haematology/oncology, nephrology, rare disease, and/or critical care specialties are highly regarded.
• Proven track record for delivering consistent, ‘top-tier’ sales results.
• Strong influencing skills to engage key stakeholders in complex clinical environments, including mid and senior-level specialty care professionals and key accounts in the medical community.
• Experience in the hospital business, preferably in niche markets/orphan drugs.
• Experience working with an overall rare disease portfolio.
• Project management experience.
• Passion for science and commitment to making a positive personal impact; shows curiosity and learning agility.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive with high ethical standards.

BENEFITS
At the company, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We offer an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and a commitment to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

TRAVEL DETAILS
This position will require travel within the assigned territory to engage with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

DATE POSTED
02-Nov-2026

CLOSING DATE
09-Nov-2026

We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.