Hr Director, Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca

Riyadh, , Saudi Arabia
Hr business partnering
Organizational transformation
Talent development
The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements and business goals

Job Summary

  • The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements and business goals.
  • This role is part of the Saudi Senior Leadership Team and the Middle East & Africa Area HR Directors Team, driving transformation and culture change.
  • AstraZeneca Saudi Arabia aims to become a USD 1B business with a strong focus on oncology, rare diseases, and digital hubs.

Matching Summary

The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with government nationalization requirements and business goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • experience in pharmaceuticals sector
  • experience with diverse cultures
  • international career ambition
  • proficiency in Arabic
  • experience with regional/global HR responsibilities

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

Work Rights

Government nationalisation mandate

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