Overview
Head of Research And Development Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Fraser Dove International
Fraser Dove is partnered with a rapidly expanding biopharmaceutical organisation who are seeking a strategic and hands on Head of R&D to lead the evolution of its innovation and product development capabilities.
This is a critical leadership role, responsible for shaping and executing the R&D strategy, building high performing teams, and driving the development of a competitive and sustainable product pipeline aligned with regional and global healthcare needs.
The Role
You will lead the full R&D function, overseeing formulation development, analytical, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle management. Working closely with executive leadership, you will translate business strategy into a clear and deliverable pipeline.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and executing the R&D strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
- Leading product development programmes across generics and differentiated products.
- Building and developing a high-performing R&D organisation
. - Driving innovation, efficiency, and speed to market
. - Ensuring compliance with SFDA and international regulatory standards.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Identifying partnerships, licensing, and external innovation opportunities
.
The Candidate
You are an experienced R&D leader with a track record of building and scaling capabilities in dynamic environments.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in pharmaceutical R&D, ideally across generics and/or specialty products.
- Proven leadership in transforming or expanding R&D functions.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks
, ideally including emerging markets. - Experience delivering end-to-end product development.
- A hands on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and operationally.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level.
International experience across Europe, the Middle East, or Asia is highly valued.
Title: Head of Research And Development
Company: Fraser Dove International
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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