Business Development Manager – Middle East & North Africa

About the role

The Business Development Manager will lead our expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, overseeing product registration, sales channel creation, and marketing activities to achieve annual sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Drive local sales and marketing performance across the MENA market.
• Manage and organize relationships with local distributors.
• Coordinate product registration follow‑up and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key officials in government health departments and research institutions.
• Lead government relations, local bidding processes, and market access initiatives.
• Support international business cooperation, regulatory affairs, clinical, and other headquarters functions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of sales and marketing experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical companies.
• Proven experience in government relations and familiarity with pharmaceutical project resources.
• Degree in Medicine, Medical Sciences, Biology or related field, with experience in a multinational pharma environment.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake short‑term domestic or international business trips.
• Strong ability to manage pressure and work in uncertain environments.

Required skills