Associate Director, Legal - Saudi Arabia

Gilead Sciences

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi arabia legal and compliance experience
Arabic and english fluency required
Biotech or pharmaceutical industry background
Gilead Sciences is seeking an Associate Director of Legal to provide expert legal and compliance advice to its Saudi affiliates and the broader Middle East region

Job Summary

  • Gilead Sciences is seeking an Associate Director of Legal to provide expert legal and compliance advice to its Saudi affiliates and the broader Middle East region.
  • The role requires a senior leader who can serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and leadership team while ensuring robust governance and compliance.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience counseling prescription pharmaceutical companies in KSA and demonstrate the ability to liaise effectively with Saudi governmental entities.

Matching Summary

Gilead Sciences is seeking an Associate Director of Legal to provide expert legal and compliance advice to its Saudi affiliates and the broader Middle East region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Saudi Arabia legal and compliance experience
  • Arabic and English fluency required
  • Biotech or pharmaceutical industry background
  • Corporate law and healthcare regulatory knowledge
  • Government entity liaison capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Strong business partnering attitude
  • Experience with Saudi Vision 2030 framework
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Proven track record in transparency initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate or fully qualified legal credentials
  • Admitted to practice law in Saudi Arabia
  • 8+ years professional experience in biotech/pharma
  • Senior legal and compliance role in Saudi Arabia
  • Fluency in Arabic and English languages

Work Rights

Must be admitted to practice law in Saudi Arabia

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