Associate Product Manager

Role overview

This position is responsible for shaping and delivering strong marketing plans and promotional content for a specialty portfolio. The role works across functions to build and execute strategic initiatives that support brand ambitions and long-term commercial growth. The company also highlights its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the National Agenda, and Saudization through hiring and developing Saudi talent.

Key responsibilities

• Create and implement the marketing plan and associated activities for the assigned specialty portfolio.
• Spot business opportunities with a 2–4 year outlook and contribute to long-range forecasting.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align planning and delivery.
• Prepare the marketing communication plan and obtain approvals for educational and promotional assets in line with local SOPs and applicable policies.
• Coordinate customer-facing activities end to end to deliver consistent brand management and a seamless customer experience.
• Support the sales team by helping train the field force on core brand, portfolio, and promotional messages.
• Allocate resources efficiently according to agreed priorities.
• Lead brand and portfolio forecasting with cross-functional partners and ensure supply planning is appropriate.
• Guide cross-functional teams in building and executing initiatives that advance brand and financial goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the customer experience.
• Oversee sponsorship of local congresses and work with relevant healthcare societies to support advocacy and reputation.
• Spend more than half of the working time in the field to connect with customers, assist the sales team, and stay close to market trends and insights.

Required qualifications

• Must be a Saudi national.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with a valid SCFHS registration or classification.
• At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Saudi Arabia.
• A proven track record of strong and consistent performance in prior roles.

Preferred background

• At least 1 year of experience in a marketing role, either in a permanent position or assignment, or equivalent experience in a senior customer-facing role such as SAM/VAM.
• Experience launching brands or indications.
• Background in specialty therapy areas.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Master’s degree in Sales or Marketing is an added advantage.

Core capabilities

• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of customer insights and campaign development.
• Ability to apply strategic marketing principles effectively.
• Skill in reading analytics and managing performance.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and boundaries.
• Comfort working in a multicultural environment.
• High resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional information

GSK is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other protected status under applicable law.

The company describes itself as a global biopharma organization focused on uniting science, technology, and talent to help address disease. Its priorities include preventing and treating disease through innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines, with focus areas including respiratory, immunology and inflammation, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases.

Applicants should note that third-party employment businesses and agencies are not accepted for referrals to this vacancy without prior written authorization from the company’s commercial, procurement, or human resources teams. Any referral made without such authorization will not create liability for related fees.