Business Development Lead Gulf & (Saudi National)📣 إعلان

About Baxter International

Baxter International operates on the foundational belief, established in 1931, that every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. The company is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery to achieve a greater impact. Baxter colleagues are united by a mission to save and sustain lives, fostering a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.

Role Overview

Baxter International is seeking a Business Development Lead for a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to driving business growth across the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia. The Business Development Lead will identify new market opportunities, develop strategic business plans, and adapt to evolving healthcare market dynamics and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and models by researching market trends, competitors, and potential clients, including evaluating and protecting current markets amidst changing dynamics and regulations (*, local manufacturing, economic participation).
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with long-term company goals, setting targets, defining KPIs, conducting SWOT and competitor analyses, and coordinating with marketing, sales, and product teams.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders, maintaining strong existing client relationships and establishing new partnerships through networking at industry events and conferences.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to adapt strategies and identify market gaps, informing product development, marketing campaigns, and sales approaches.
• Create compelling business proposals, presentations, and value propositions tailored to client needs, differentiating the company from competitors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as marketing, sales, finance, and product development to ensure cohesive execution of strategies and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Track progress against goals, analyze KPIs, and report results to leadership, including financial oversight and budget management for business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements, including the identification, collection, and reporting of any safety information or adverse events related to Baxter products within one business day to the PV department. This includes collecting minimum required information and educating customers on safety reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is considered an advantage.
• 7–10+ years of proven business development experience within the healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or broader medical sector.
• Demonstrated success in identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving business expansion.

Essential Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable growth plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, applying a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Outstanding negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering mutually beneficial commercial agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven relationship management capabilities, with the ability to build, maintain, and strengthen long-term client and partner relationships.

Our Collaborative Environment

At Baxter, individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. The company strives for efficient and effective operations, holding colleagues accountable for delivering exceptional results within a community driven by courage, trust, and collaboration. This environment offers an opportunity to find purpose and pride in contributing to a mission that saves and sustains lives.