Vaccine Implementation Manager - Jeddah

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

Maximize the value of our Company’s Vaccines in Public sector under her/his responsibility, achieve budgeted sales / consumption in Public while increasing customers experience with Vaccines, through keeping a customer centric approach. Plan and Execute Implementation Programs for NIP & Ensure partnership with Health Authorities during Vaccination Campaigns. Lead, drive and ensure the strategic and operational processes (short and long term), from seeking Inclusion opportunities, in co-ordination with Vaccines CFT.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead end to end implementation of national vaccination programs, ensuring timely rollout across public channels.
• Collaborate with MOH departments, Public Health Authority, regional health clusters, and key public health stakeholders to align on priorities and overcome on ground challenges.
• Monitor and track implementation KPIs, identify gaps, and propose data driven corrective actions.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate the value proposition and ability to drive mutually beneficial business opportunities with key customers.
• Work on extending the reach of population to the vaccines both in MOH and institution through Awareness campaigns & partnership with customers.
• Ensure Operational excellence through monitoring the procurement process & implementing effective tracking to ensure smooth Supply & avoid any shortage.
• Ensure alignment between field execution and strategic objectives through structured planning and follow-up.
• Build strong working relationships with government health bodies, public health officials, and scientific leaders to support vaccination efforts.
• Collect and synthesize insights from the field to support adaptive planning and evidence-based decision making.
• Provide regular updates and executive summaries to internal leadership and external partners as required.
• Support development and execution of training modules for healthcare providers on vaccine administration protocols and program updates.
• 100% execution under Compliance/ PV SOPs.

Knowledge Required:

• Understanding of Public sector, Local Government, and the interdependencies between these organizations.
• Ability to use in depth knowledge of customer preferences & needs and understanding of market dynamics & trends to develop and implement strategies.
• Extensive proficiency in sophisticated problem-solving techniques and ability to develop tailored solutions to meet both the customer & our company’s objectives
• Ability to effectively navigate the customers’ environment and understand their evolving needs to align objectives and drive customer networks & partnerships to achieve results.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to execute on defined projects, including KPI setting & measurement, and ability to scale up pilot projects and replicate best practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Public Health, Life Sciences, or related discipline. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vaccines, immunization programs, or healthcare project execution.
• Experience engaging with Saudi health authorities (e.g., MOH, Health Clusters, PHA) is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system and immunization landscape.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with operational discipline and stakeholder sensitivity.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Key Competencies:

• Purpose-driven execution
• Stakeholder influence and trust-building
• Operational and project management excellence
• Data interpretation and insights generation
• Team collaboration and leadership
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Strong skills in strategic planning, conflict management and communication.
• Excellent at problem solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Creative, multiple task oriented.

Working conditions:

• Field Based Position /Travel 40%.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Partnerships, Data Analysis, Health Care Systems, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Project Management, Public Health, Sales Proficiency, Sales Target Achievement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Implementation, Value Propositions

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/12/2025

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Requisition ID:R352084