Position Overview
We’re hiring an IT Business Partner in Riyadh to lead IT strategy execution and digital enablement for KSA / MENA. You’ll own operations for ERP / CRM and digital tools, deliver high-impact projects, and partner with Sales and Marketing to drive growth. Stakeholder engagement in a multinational environment is preferred. Certifications (ITIL / PMP / security) are a plus. Apply to shape commercial excellence at STADA.
Key Responsibilities
- Align local IT initiatives with STADA Group’s global and regional strategies.
- Ensure that IT capabilities support commercial goals, including sales, marketing, and customer engagement; translate business needs into clear IT initiatives with defined business cases, scope, timelines, and success metrics.
- Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, C&P, Finance, and Supply Chain to identify technology opportunities that increase revenue and business productivity.
IT Operations & Infrastructure
Own day-to-day IT operations and service delivery, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience across networks, endpoints, servers, and cloud services.Oversee lifecycle management for enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, DMS, eDetailing), including upgrades, integrations, change control, and end-user support.Drive standardization and adoption of Group IT platforms while accommodating local / regulatory requirements.Compliance & Security
Drive cybersecurity initiatives to protect company data and intellectual property, in coordination with global IT security teams.Implement local processes to ensure IT compliance adherence and continuity.Project and Budget Management
Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects and programs across the KSA cluster and MENA, using appropriate methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / hybrid).Manage the IT budget, forecast, and cost optimization initiatives; track ROI and total cost of ownership.Provide regular reporting on KPIs, risks, dependencies, and progress to local leadership and Group IT.Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Act as the local liaison between local operations, the regional team, and STADA Group IT operations teams.Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers, ensuring quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred but not required).5+ years of progressive IT experience with 2+ years in a leadership or lead role, ideally supporting commercial functions.Strong knowledge of enterprise applications and integrations, especially ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics 365), and exposure to data and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional projects across multiple geographies and stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a multinational, matrixed organization; pharma / FMCG or regulated industry exposure is a plus.Familiarity with Middle East regulatory environment and standards (e.g., KSA PDPL, NCA, CITC) and global frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR awareness).Certifications : ITIL v4, PMP / Prince2, Agile / Scrum, and / or security certifications (e.g., CISSP) are advantageous.Arabic and English fluency preferred; strong stakeholder communication and vendor negotiation skills.What You’ll Gain
Impact at scale : Drive digital capabilities that directly enable revenue growth and customer engagement in a fast-growing region.Global exposure : Work closely with STADA Group IT and regional leaders to adopt best-in-class platforms and practices.Growth and development : Opportunity to lead regional initiatives, expand scope to broader MENA, and develop leadership credentials.Purpose-driven culture : Join a global leader in healthcare, improving access to high-quality medicines and consumer health products.Please note : Due to large volumes of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
EEO
Equal Opportunity STADA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Notes
– For other job functions : Information Technology; Industries : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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