Hr Director, Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca

Unknown, , Saudi Arabia
Senior hr leadership experience
Business partnering expertise
Organizational transformation skills
The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with business goals and government nationalization mandates in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

  • The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with business goals and government nationalization mandates in Saudi Arabia.
  • This role is part of the Saudi Senior Leadership Team and the Middle East & Africa Area HR Directors Team, driving HR transformation and organizational capability building.
  • AstraZeneca Saudi Arabia aims to become a USD 1B business with a strong focus on oncology, rare diseases, and digital innovation, supported by a growing workforce and ambitious growth targets.

Matching Summary

The HR Director will develop and implement a people strategy aligned with business goals and government nationalization mandates in Saudi Arabia.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior HR leadership experience
  • Business partnering expertise
  • Organizational transformation skills
  • Talent development and workforce planning
  • Culture building and change management
  • HR strategy development
  • Performance management implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in pharmaceuticals or FMCG sector
  • Multicultural and regional HR experience
  • Proficiency in Arabic
  • International career ambition
  • Expertise in HR centers of expertise functions

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate HR degree or professional HR qualification
  • 12-15 years professional HR experience
  • 3-5 years HR leadership role experience
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Experience working in global organizations
  • Experience supporting commercial teams
  • Proficiency in Arabic (desirable)

Work Rights

Government nationalisation mandate

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