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Alliance Management Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Location:

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Join Vertex

At Vertex we invest in science innovation and partnerships that have the potential to transform patients lives. As we continue to expand our presence across the GCC region we are seeking a highly capable Alliance Management Associate Director to help shape lead and strengthen strategic partnerships that support our business and patient-focused goals.

This is a high-impact role for a collaborative and commercially minded leader who thrives in complex cross-functional environments and brings a strong ability to build trust drive alignment and create value through partnerships.

About the Role

The Alliance Management Associate Director will lead alliance governance and partner management activities across the GCC region ensuring that partnerships are structured managed and optimized to deliver strategic and operational value.

This role will serve as a key connector across internal teams and external partners helping to establish effective governance support market expansion manage risk and foster productive long-term relationships. The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping operating models for new markets while strengthening the effectiveness of existing collaborations.

What You Will Do

Lead alliance governance and partner management across the full partnership lifecycle from partner identification and contracting through implementation onboarding ongoing management and off-boarding
Act as the primary alliance contact for internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring clear communication strong coordination and effective issue resolution
Build trusted collaborative relationships with partners to support long-term success and mutual value creation
Work closely with Commercial Legal Market Access Medical Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders to align partnership strategy and execution
Help design and optimize operating models for new and existing markets across the GCC region
Identify assess escalate and mitigate operational contractual and relationship risks
Lead governance forums launch meetings business reviews and other alliance touchpoints to ensure strong oversight and follow-through
Ensure internal stakeholders understand and meet their contractual commitments and responsibilities
Monitor alliance performance and health identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans as needed
Support alliance transitions or terminations in line with contractual obligations and best practices while protecting Vertexs reputation and partner relationships
Generate and consolidate market and partner insights to support planning decision-making and partnership effectiveness
Lead the brand planning process including development implementation and evaluation of brand plans aligned to business priorities
Define meaningful KPIs monitor performance against plan and recommend adjustments based on results and evolving market insights
Translate critical success factors and insights into effective initiatives and tactics that support business goals
Contribute to financial planning activities including budgeting and forecasting related to alliance operations and brand plans
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Vertex SOPs the Vertex Code of Conduct and all applicable local laws and regulations

What You Bring

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Business or a related field
MBA or other postgraduate business qualification preferred
7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Experience in alliance management strategic partnerships or governance within pharmaceutical and/or biotech organizations
Experience in brand planning commercialization or strategic marketing within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Experience in a competitive therapeutic area; Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) experience is a plus
Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Strong experience managing complex partnerships governance structures and contractual relationships
Sound understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics business practices and cultural considerations across the Middle East
Strong business judgment strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Solid financial analytical project management and forecasting capabilities
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed multicultural environment
Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic
Willingness to travel as needed

Why Vertex

Vertex is a place where innovation urgency and purpose come together. We are committed to advancing bold science and building strong partnerships that help bring meaningful medicines to this role you will have the opportunity to work on strategically important collaborations contribute to regional growth and help shape brand strategy in a highly collaborative environment.

If you are motivated by building strong alliances leading cross-functional planning navigating complexity and making a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

At Vertex we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI technology automation and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making drive innovation increase efficiency and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at