Relationship Manager (Pharmaceutical Companies)

TL;DR

Relationship Manager (Pharmaceutical Companies): Manage business development tasks in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies and stakeholders on country and regional levels with an accent on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and positioning services. Focus on conducting market research, competitive analysis, presenting proposals, and providing strategic updates to drive growth.

Location: Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with frequent travel to client sites across local and regional territories.

Company

Provider of pharmaceutical services including consulting, quality assurance, patient support programs, and regulatory affairs.

What you will do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with pharmaceutical companies at local and regional levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, follow up on leads, and present business proposals.
• Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and report on opportunities using CRM with metrics and KPIs.
• Work with Chief Business Officer and Business Excellence Team on market trends, strategic planning, and service development.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and forums; monitor regulations and provide guidance.
• Engage with hospitals, healthcare providers, distributors, and other stakeholders to align with company mission.

Requirements

• Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with flexibility for frequent travel and varying working hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical services companies (consulting, quality assurance, marketing, patient support, regulatory affairs).
• Proven track record in business development, achieving targets, and extensive network in pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, compliance, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite; excellent English presentation and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, relationship building, problem-solving, results orientation, adaptability, and business acumen.

Nice to have

• Experience in patient support programs or market access.

Culture & Benefits

• Work Sun-Fri as FTE in Jeddah operations.
• Collaboration with regional and global teams.
• Reporting to Chief Business Officer and interaction with Business Excellence Team.