Hr Director, Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca

Unknown, , Saudi Arabia
Hr business partnering
Organizational transformation
Talent development
The HR Director plays a pivotal role as a member of the Saudi Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and implementing a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements

Job Summary

  • The HR Director plays a pivotal role as a member of the Saudi Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and implementing a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements.
  • This role involves building an inclusive culture, driving employee engagement, and leading a high-performance HR team to support AstraZeneca’s growth ambitions in Saudi Arabia.
  • The position reports to the Country President, KSA, and contributes to the broader Middle East & Africa Area HR strategy, supporting a fast-evolving economic environment and multiple business launches.

Matching Summary

The HR Director plays a pivotal role as a member of the Saudi Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and implementing a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HR business partnering
  • organizational transformation
  • talent development
  • culture building
  • performance management
  • HR team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • experience in pharmaceuticals sector
  • experience with diverse cultures
  • international career ambition
  • experience in FMCG sector
  • change management expertise

Key Requirements

  • 12-15 years professional HR experience
  • 3-5 years HR leadership role
  • postgraduate HR degree or professional HR qualification
  • fluent in English
  • experience in global organizations
  • experience partnering with commercial teams
  • proficiency in Arabic preferred

Work Rights

Government nationalisation mandate applies

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