15 Global Health jobs in Saudi Arabia

Senior Regional Health Manager, WHS Global Medical and Health Team

Join our Global Medical and Health (GMH) Team within Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and take a pivotal role in driving occupational health excellence across AMET and APAC Regions. As the Senior Regional Health Manager, you will oversee and lead the delivery of Occupational Health (OH) services within the AMET and APAC Regions, and act as the subject matter expert for occupational health, ensuring the health and well-being of employees in alignment with global standards and local regulations.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction and manage the Occupational Health services across AMET and APAC, ensuring high-quality support and compliance with local health, safety, and medical regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Occupational Health, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders at all levels and liaising with local authorities and occupational health bodies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes affecting workplace health and ensure compliance with Amazon’s policies as well as all local health, safety, and medical regulations.
• Define, monitor, and report health-related metrics to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Global Medical and Health (GMH) Team Leadership to measure program success, identify areas for improvement and inform global and regional health strategies.
• Oversee the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of workplace health risks including physical and psychosocial factors and develop programs to safeguard employee well-being.

A day in the life as Senior Regional Health Manager involves providing strategic leadership and oversight for Occupational Health services and preventive health management programs. You work closely with a dedicated team of Workplace Health and Safety professionals and Health Professionals while collaborating with internal stakeholders, and local health authorities to identify and mitigate workplace health risks.

About the team: The Global Medical & Health team is dedicated to driving excellence in occupational health and employee well-being across our global organization. We collaborate across regions to design, implement, and oversee innovative health programs that support the diverse needs of our workforce while aligning with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Clinical experience and direct knowledge of AMET and APAC Occupational Health legislation and requirements
• Experience of leading Occupational Health services
• Injury or Illness Prevention expertise (Ergonomics, Psychosocial risks, Environmental risks, Industrial Hygiene), including delivering preventative and other healthcare programs
• Experience of managing first aid and emergency response services and standards
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Data-literate and driven, with a project / program & analytic mindset over and above strong clinical expertise
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Arabic.

Preferred candidates have:

• Certification in Occupational Health/Medicine or equivalent credentialing as an Occupational Health Physician
• Strong communication skills (writing and in-person), leadership, teamwork, analysis, judgment and customer focus, with result-orientated working methods and problem solving
• Experience of, and ability to address and support, executive priorities, including strong writing and communication skills
• Specialization/additional qualification in Ergonomics, Psychosocial risks, Environmental risks, Industrial Hygiene or similar
• Experience in Health Management in a retail logistics, manufacturing or production environment
• A wealth of ideas and the ability to solve issues creatively

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

This opportunity is within one of the largest healthcare networks in Saudi Arabia, consisting of 26 hospitals and numerous medical service centers. The system delivers care to active-duty personnel, retirees, dependents, and referred civilian patients.

As part of its long-term vision to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices, the organization is expanding its current scientific research function into a Center of Excellence in Health Research (Research CoE) . This enhanced center will provide expanded capabilities, infrastructure, and leadership to position the organization as a national leader in clinical and applied health research.

The Research CoE will:

• Serve as the central authority for health research within the organization’s ecosystem and as a national leader in clinical research,


• Lead the development and governance of clinical research across key national healthcare priorities,


• Develop the necessary physical and technological infrastructure for research excellence,


• Drive workforce capacity through specialized training, certification, and fellowship programs,


• Promote innovation and establish research partnerships both locally and globally,


• Lead the dissemination and practical translation of research outcomes into clinical practice,


• Support the formation of national research alliances to advance strategic goals.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior, accomplished research and innovation leader to co-found and co-lead a flagship military health research institution in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will serve as Joint Managing Director of the Research CoE and a senior advisor on health research strategy. They will work in close collaboration with a national counterpart to jointly oversee the design, setup, and long-term operation of a world-class research center.

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


• Contract Type: Full-time preferred.

The selected leader will act as an executive coach to the appointed Managing Director and share joint accountability for the setup and management of the Research CoE. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and executing a strategic roadmap aligned with the organization's vision for health research excellence,


• Assessing and improving the research and innovation infrastructure and performance across the healthcare system,


• Conducting strategic audits of research-related functions, including planning, budgeting, funding, infrastructure, execution, and results dissemination,


• Identifying and engaging leading global institutions as strategic research partners,


• Establishing and monitoring KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and impact,


• Working with senior leadership to ensure research operations are well integrated across the healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated success in establishing and leading reputable health research centers or institutions (experience in military or government-related health research is a plus),


• Hold an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or D.Sc., with extensive research credentials,


• Possess at least 15 years of progressive experience in health research leadership, including 8 or more years at a senior level,


• Bring deep research experience in fields such as military medicine, infectious diseases, trauma, or related specialties (preferred),


• Have held leadership roles in research institutions, academia, or public health agencies, and maintain active membership in relevant professional organizations,


• Exhibit exceptional leadership, collaboration, and people development skills,


• Be adept at data-informed decision-making and experienced in managing complex organizations,


• Show adaptability and commitment to excellence in a fast-evolving healthcare and research environment,


• Be committed to developing national capabilities through active mentorship and leadership development.

This opportunity is within one of the largest healthcare networks in Saudi Arabia, consisting of 26 hospitals and numerous medical service centers. The system delivers care to active-duty personnel, retirees, dependents, and referred civilian patients.

As part of its long-term vision to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices, the organization is expanding its current scientific research function into a Center of Excellence in Health Research (Research CoE) . This enhanced center will provide expanded capabilities, infrastructure, and leadership to position the organization as a national leader in clinical and applied health research.

The Research CoE will:

• Serve as the central authority for health research within the organization's ecosystem and as a national leader in clinical research,


• Lead the development and governance of clinical research across key national healthcare priorities,


• Develop the necessary physical and technological infrastructure for research excellence,


• Drive workforce capacity through specialized training, certification, and fellowship programs,


• Promote innovation and establish research partnerships both locally and globally,


• Lead the dissemination and practical translation of research outcomes into clinical practice,


• Support the formation of national research alliances to advance strategic goals.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior, accomplished research and innovation leader to co-found and co-lead a flagship military health research institution in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will serve as Joint Managing Director of the Research CoE and a senior advisor on health research strategy. They will work in close collaboration with a national counterpart to jointly oversee the design, setup, and long-term operation of a world-class research center.

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


• Contract Type: Full-time preferred.

The selected leader will act as an executive coach to the appointed Managing Director and share joint accountability for the setup and management of the Research CoE. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and executing a strategic roadmap aligned with the organization's vision for health research excellence,


• Assessing and improving the research and innovation infrastructure and performance across the healthcare system,


• Conducting strategic audits of research-related functions, including planning, budgeting, funding, infrastructure, execution, and results dissemination,


• Identifying and engaging leading global institutions as strategic research partners,


• Establishing and monitoring KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and impact,


• Working with senior leadership to ensure research operations are well integrated across the healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated success in establishing and leading reputable health research centers or institutions (experience in military or government-related health research is a plus),


• Hold an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or D.Sc., with extensive research credentials,


• Possess at least 15 years of progressive experience in health research leadership, including 8 or more years at a senior level,


• Bring deep research experience in fields such as military medicine, infectious diseases, trauma, or related specialties (preferred),


• Have held leadership roles in research institutions, academia, or public health agencies, and maintain active membership in relevant professional organizations,


• Exhibit exceptional leadership, collaboration, and people development skills,


• Be adept at data-informed decision-making and experienced in managing complex organizations,


• Show adaptability and commitment to excellence in a fast-evolving healthcare and research environment,


• Be committed to developing national capabilities through active mentorship and leadership development.

This opportunity is within one of the largest healthcare networks in Saudi Arabia, consisting of 26 hospitals and numerous medical service centers. The system delivers care to active-duty personnel, retirees, dependents, and referred civilian patients.

As part of its long-term vision to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices, the organization is expanding its current scientific research function into a Center of Excellence in Health Research (Research CoE) . This enhanced center will provide expanded capabilities, infrastructure, and leadership to position the organization as a national leader in clinical and applied health research.

The Research CoE will:

• Serve as the central authority for health research within the organization’s ecosystem and as a national leader in clinical research,


• Lead the development and governance of clinical research across key national healthcare priorities,


• Develop the necessary physical and technological infrastructure for research excellence,


• Drive workforce capacity through specialized training, certification, and fellowship programs,


• Promote innovation and establish research partnerships both locally and globally,


• Lead the dissemination and practical translation of research outcomes into clinical practice,


• Support the formation of national research alliances to advance strategic goals.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior, accomplished research and innovation leader to co-found and co-lead a flagship military health research institution in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will serve as Joint Managing Director of the Research CoE and a senior advisor on health research strategy. They will work in close collaboration with a national counterpart to jointly oversee the design, setup, and long-term operation of a world-class research center.

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


• Contract Type: Full-time preferred.

The selected leader will act as an executive coach to the appointed Managing Director and share joint accountability for the setup and management of the Research CoE. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and executing a strategic roadmap aligned with the organization's vision for health research excellence,


• Assessing and improving the research and innovation infrastructure and performance across the healthcare system,


• Conducting strategic audits of research-related functions, including planning, budgeting, funding, infrastructure, execution, and results dissemination,


• Identifying and engaging leading global institutions as strategic research partners,


• Establishing and monitoring KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and impact,


• Working with senior leadership to ensure research operations are well integrated across the healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated success in establishing and leading reputable health research centers or institutions (experience in military or government-related health research is a plus),


• Hold an advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, or D.Sc., with extensive research credentials,


• Possess at least 15 years of progressive experience in health research leadership, including 8 or more years at a senior level,


• Bring deep research experience in fields such as military medicine, infectious diseases, trauma, or related specialties (preferred),


• Have held leadership roles in research institutions, academia, or public health agencies, and maintain active membership in relevant professional organizations,


• Exhibit exceptional leadership, collaboration, and people development skills,


• Be adept at data-informed decision-making and experienced in managing complex organizations,


• Show adaptability and commitment to excellence in a fast-evolving healthcare and research environment,


• Be committed to developing national capabilities through active mentorship and leadership development.

Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS)* services cloud amongst enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and have the technology public policy experience necessary to help further advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?
Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS’s participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s business, and interface directly with the business units in the region.

Key job responsibilities
This Riyadh-based government affairs and policy position, which will also participate in the Amazon Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy team, shall:
- Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS);
- Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers;
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and “go to market” strategies;
- Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policies;
- Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.

- Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.

- Excellent understanding of the country’s political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
- Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
- Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.

Overview

Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services among enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and the technology public policy experience necessary to help advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?

Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS’s participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s business, and interface directly with the business units in the region.

• Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and “go to market” strategies.
• Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives.
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policies.
• Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants.
• The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.
• Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
• Excellent understanding of the country’s political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
• Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
• Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
• Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
• Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
• Strong understanding of IT issues relevant to the country (cloud computing, AI, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, e-commerce).

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS)* services cloud amongst enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and have the technology public policy experience necessary to help further advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?
Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS’s participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s business, and interface directly with the business units in the region. Key job responsibilities
This Riyadh-based government affairs and policy position, which will also participate in the Amazon Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy team, shall:
- Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS);
- Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers;
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and “go to market” strategies;
- Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policies;
- Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.
Basic Qualifications

- Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.

- Excellent understanding of the country’s political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
- Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
- Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.

Description
Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS)* services cloud amongst enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and have the technology public policy experience necessary to help further advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?

Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS's participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS's business, and interface directly with the business units in the region.

Key job responsibilities

This Riyadh-based Government Affairs And Policy Position, Which Will Also Participate In The Amazon Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy Team, Shall

• Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS);
• Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers;
• Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and "go to market" strategies;
• Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company's public policies;
• Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the country's political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
• Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
• Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
• Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
• Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- AWS EMEA SARL (Saudi Arabia Branch)

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