Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Manager

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

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Strategic partnerships and projects
Gulf healthcare systems knowledge
Cross-functional project leadership
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Manager to lead strategic initiatives and partnerships in the Gulf region, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in management consulting or business development within healthcare, complemented by strong project management skills and knowledge of Gulf healthcare systems. **

Job Summary

  • The Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Manager will lead the design and execution of strategic partnerships and projects to advance the Company’s vision and priorities in the Gulf region.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying and planning high-impact initiatives, overseeing end-to-end execution, and developing actionable mitigation plans for risks and opportunities.
  • This role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external healthcare authorities to ensure smooth project execution and compliance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Gulf Strategic Partnerships & Projects Manager to lead strategic initiatives and partnerships in the Gulf region, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in management consulting or business development within healthcare, complemented by strong project management skills and knowledge of Gulf healthcare systems. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic partnerships and projects
  • Gulf healthcare systems knowledge
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Internal governance frameworks
  • External healthcare authorities alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Arabic proficiency
  • Innovative initiative proposals
  • Long-term value creation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategic projects, and / or business development
  • Fluent in English

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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