Associate Director, Medical

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director overseeing medical affairs for biotechnology at Hikma Pharmaceuticals in MENA. Leading strategic initiatives and managing Field Medical teams for successful product commercialization.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRiyadh • 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the regional medical affairs function across the Middle East and North Africa region for the biotechnology portfolio
Provide strategic medical leadership to support product lifecycle management, scientific engagement, evidence generation, and market access initiatives
Develop and execute regional medical affairs strategies for the biotechnology portfolio
Lead and coach a team of Field Medical Advisors (FMAs) across the region
Build and maintain strategic relationships with regional and local key opinion leaders and healthcare institutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PharmD, PhD, or Master's Degree in Pharmacy
Minimum 8–10 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Medical Affairs leadership roles
Proven experience managing Field Medical teams across multiple countries
Experience in product launches and lifecycle management in MENA is preferred
Experience in Saudi market is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development
Career growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

product lifecycle managementevidence generationmarket access initiativesmedical affairs strategiesField Medical Advisors managementproduct launches

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcoachingrelationship building

Certifications

MDPharmDPhDMaster's Degree in Pharmacy