Customer Development Manager, Ksa

Eli Lilly

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hybrid
Joint business plans (jbps)
Customer-specific value propositions
Cardiometabolic portfolio
Eli Lilly is seeking a Customer Development Manager for its cardiometabolic portfolio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on strategic account management, developing Joint Business Plans, and driving growth initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector

Job Summary

  • This newly created role sits at the heart of the new B2B organizational structure, designed to separate strategic customer development from day-to-day commercial operations.
  • The Customer Development Manager will own the end-to-end commercial relationship with Tier 1 accounts, driving Joint Business Plans (JBPs), negotiating commercial deals, and translating brand strategies into customer-specific value propositions.
  • This role is the “CEO of the customer’s growth agenda” – focused on uncovering deep customer insights, identifying white-space opportunities, and creating joint value across the cardiometabolic portfolio including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular therapies.

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Eli Lilly is seeking a Customer Development Manager for its cardiometabolic portfolio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on strategic account management, developing Joint Business Plans, and driving growth initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
  • customer-specific value propositions
  • cardiometabolic portfolio
  • B2B2C patient-centric value creation
  • commercial deal lifecycle ownership

Nice-to-have

  • strategic thinking
  • commercial acumen
  • stakeholder management
  • patient-centric mindset

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience
  • pharmaceutical commercial development
  • key account management
  • strategic sales roles
  • Saudi and/or Gulf pharmaceutical market experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Pharmacy, or related field

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