Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Lead

About the role

Reporting to the Gulf & Libya Strategic Access Director, the Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Lead leads the design and execution of strategic partnerships and projects that advance the company's vision and priorities in the Gulf region. Working with the Regional Alliances and Business Development teams, the role drives transformational projects and ecosystem partnerships while aligning with internal governance and the requirements of external healthcare authorities.

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 so deliverables meet quality and compliance standards, are on time and within budget.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Develop dashboards and progress reports to track initiatives and update senior leadership across divisions.
• Present project updates to internal governance bodies and external steering committees.
• Monitor commitments and authorities' agreements, and report local value contribution and impact in each country.
• Build strong relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external healthcare authorities.
• Benchmark the external environment and competitors to propose innovative partnership initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, governance processes and local laws and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, Medicine or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategic projects and/or business development within healthcare or pharmaceutical industries.
• Deep knowledge of Gulf healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks and strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Project management: timeline definition, budget management, risk and opportunity identification.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Strategic planning and business acumen.