13 Research And Development jobs in Saudi Arabia

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Aventus

Head of Investment Management | Talent Partner | Investment Banking, Asset Management & Private Equity | Aventus

Job Title:

Vice President – Head of Product Development

Location:

Saudi Arabia (Open to Overseas Candidates)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Product Development to lead the design, structuring, and enhancement of asset management products across multiple asset classes. This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of investment vehicles, fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and client-centric product solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of investment products, including Debt, Private Debt, Real Estate, Structured Products, ETFs, and Equities.
• Design new fund structures from inception, ensuring alignment with market trends, regulatory requirements, and client needs.
• Enhance and re-engineer existing products to optimize performance, efficiency, and investor appeal.
• Oversee fund structuring, legal documentation, and operational frameworks in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.
• Conduct due diligence on potential investment products, including risk assessment, performance analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with senior management, investment teams, and key clients to design innovative and commercially viable product solutions.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, service providers, and institutional partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Process & Governance:
• Establish and refine product development processes, governance frameworks, and approval protocols.
• Ensure all products meet regulatory, legal, and fiduciary obligations across jurisdictions.
• Team Leadership & Innovation:
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team responsible for product development and management.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of global asset management trends and introducing new strategies to market.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in asset management product development, preferably across global markets.
• Proven track record of developing investment products from concept to launch.
• In-depth knowledge of fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border investment vehicles.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
• Experience working with top-tier asset managers, investment banks, or financial institutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Finance
• Industries Investment Management and Investment Banking

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aventus by 2x

Get notified about new Head of Product Development jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

Director of Business Development and Products Management Founder & Chief Product Officer - SME Neobank Director, Product Management - Advanced Analytics & AI Product Owner – Telecom Industry - 10-Month Engagement Technical Delivery & Senior Change Manager

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary:

Lead the development and design of investment products and services in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. Oversee the marketing and promotion of these products to attract local and international investments through integrated marketing strategies, thereby enhancing the region’s position as a leading investment destination and supporting sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for investment products and services that meet market and investor needs, while innovating new investment products that enhance the region’s attractiveness and competitiveness.
• Design and implement targeted marketing campaigns to attract local and international investors and manage the investment identity of products and services to ensure alignment with the region’s strategic brand.
• Build a comprehensive marketing mix for investment products—including pricing, distribution, promotion, and branding—and ensure that all marketing strategies are fully integrated with the organization’s investment plans.
• Conduct market and investment research to identify emerging trends, analyze investor and customer behaviors, and prepare investment and marketing feasibility studies with strategic recommendations for decision-makers.
• Coordinate with government entities, regulatory bodies, and private companies to support product launches, while building and maintaining strategic partnerships that ensure the success of investment products and strengthen the organization’s position.
• Represent the organization in local and international investment exhibitions and forums, promoting investment products and showcasing opportunities available in the region.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of investment and marketing initiatives and prepare periodic reports for senior management that highlight performance and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in product development and investment marketing, preferably in the government or semi-government sector.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, investment marketing, and feasibility studies.
• Strong track record in building and managing relationships with investors and strategic partners.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Advanced skills in investment marketing and product development.
• Ability to prepare feasibility studies, financial and market analyses.
• Proficiency in using analytical and financial tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
• Full proficiency in English (spoken and written).

#J-18808-Ljbffr

SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist

Job Title: SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist to lead the development and implementation of innovative lending products and services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial clients. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new products , while ensuring effective project management and governance.

(Commercial Lending Product: financial instruments that enable businesses to borrow money from financial institutions to fund various operational needs, investments, and growth or Loans provide the financing needed to acquire or expand into a new location.)

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development
   • Design and develop new SME and commercial lending products and services that meet customer needs and business objectives.
   • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform product development.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to define product features, pricing, and risk appetite.
2. Project Management
   • Oversee the project management office (PMO) for product development initiatives.
   • Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
   • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
3. Stakeholder Management
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, risk management, and technology departments.
   • Communicate product development progress and plans to stakeholders.
   • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives.
4. Risk Management
   • Ensure product development and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
   • Work with risk management teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or product development (e.g., Agile Certified Practitioner) are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in product development, project management, and PMO within the financial services industry, preferably in SME / commercial lending.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management principles.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Information Services

#J-18808-Ljbffr

**Clinical Research Associate (level dependent on experience)**

**Job Purpose/Summary**

Responsible for project activities associated with monitoring functions of phase I through phase IV clinical research studies and Real World Evidence (RWE) studies, while continuing to develop knowledge of drug development process, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and relevant regulations. Performs management of study site activities in adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

**What You’ll Do**- Serve as main CTI contact for assigned study sites
- Conduct site visits (pre-study (PSV), site initiation (SIV), interim monitoring (IMV), and close-out (COV)) and complete site visit deliverables with quality and within given timelines in Monitoring Plan while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs and ICH GCP
- Assist with study start-up activities, including feasibility, pre-study activities and site selection
- Collect, review and track essential/regulatory documents
- Participate in and complete all general and study specific training as required
- Participate in investigator, client and project team meetings
- Ensure proper storage, dispensation and accountability of all Investigational Product (IP) and trial-related materials
- Perform site management activities and provide ongoing updates of site status to Clinical Project Manager
- Conduct remote monitoring and complete the related activities in accordance with study specific Monitoring Plan
- Assist with project-specific activities as member of Project Team
- May support in the translation, customization, and review of Patient Information sheet and Informed Consent, protocol synopsis and other study applicable documents as per required procedures
- Where applicable, provide support to Regulatory Affairs Study Start-up Team in the preparation or revision of documentation for submission to Ethics Committee(s), Institutions Ethics Committees, Regulatory Authorities, Competent Authorities or Institutions Administration Boards, and follow-up the evaluation process until approval is available. Provide regular updates to Sponsor/ Client
- Where applicable, support in contract negotiation with study sites, Investigator payments and tracking of site payments
- Manage ISF and TMF for all assigned study sites in accordance with SOPs or study-specific Monitoring Plans
- Identify site issues and implement corrective actions or escalate as appropriate
- Liaise with Clinical Data Management for data cleaning activities
- Assist in preparing and coordinating Investigator and client meetings and attend meetings as necessary

**What You Bring**- 1 year of clinical trial monitoring experience or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in allied health field such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science, or RN with Associate's Degree, or 3-year Nursing Diploma with at least 2 years clinical nursing experience, or equivalent experience as determined by CTI Management and Human Resources

Previous experience in conducting clinical research studies in hospital setting, pharmaceutical company or CRO

**Why CTI?**

At CTI, we recognize that our people are what make our company successful. Our work moves medicine forward.

For that reason, we treat our team members with the respect they deserve, and our numbers show it:

- We support career progression - We believe in promoting from within and we have a structured mentoring program and program for recent graduates to provide the support employees need to move forward
- We value education and training - We provide tuition assistance, partner with universities and colleges to create programs in our field, and have a dedicated training department
- We value our people - We have never had a layoff in our three decade history and we guaranteed full pay for our employees during the COVID-19 shut-down regardless of the number of hours worked. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering generous vacation time, a hybrid work from home schedule, and paid parental leave.
- Our culture is unparalleled - We've received multiple awards recognizing CTI as one of the best places to work in the greater Cincinnati area, as well as one of the top CROs in the industry
- We think globally and act locally - With employees across 60 countries, we have global reach but maintain culture and connections to the local communities in which we work. Our CTI Cares Committees are dedicated to ensuring the CTI culture and values translate around the world.
- We are looking toward the future - We have had a consistent double-digit growth rate over the last decade, invest in cutting-edge technology, and pride ourselves on our average annual retention rate of 95%, which is much higher than many other CROs
- Our work makes a difference - We focus our wor

Clinical Research Associate

**Category**:Clinical Development**Location**:Riyadh, Riyadh, SA- Are you a dedicated clinical trial professional with direct site management experience? Are you highly motivated by being able to make a difference in improving patients’ lives? If yes, keep reading - this role might be just for you!- Novo Nordisk is on the lookout for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join our team. You will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the Clinical Operations department. You will directly report to the Clinical Operations Manager.-
**The Position**
- As a CRA, you will be responsible for supporting site management activities including but not limited to feasibility, selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and closing activities of sites in compliance with local regulations. Furthermore, you will be the main point of contact between site staff and Novo Nordisk, you will act as an ambassador for the company and contribute to making Novo Nordisk the preferred partner as well as establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), internal, and external stakeholders.- Your main accountabilities will be:
- You will be providing all necessary training to site staff in protocol and related documents
- You will be preparing and submitting Monitoring Visit Reports within defined timelines
- You will be maintaining and updating study-related documentation
- You will be following up on-site to ensure the recruitment rate is achieved
- You will be participating in internal working groups, and initiatives and represent Novo Nordisk in external working groups and at conferences

**Qualifications**
- As a CRA, you need to have excellence in off-site and on-site management activities including elements of Risk Based Monitoring. Moreover, you need to have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and successfully cooperate with internal and external stakeholders including KOLs.- To be successful in this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharma or Life sciences; Postgraduate or master’s degree is a plus
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a CRA
- Experience in direct site monitoring and performing all types of visits
- Experience in taking ownership of start-up activities to ensure timely FPFV, coordinating and driving start-up activities in assigned trials, providing insightful input on local study start-up strategy and regulatory submissions (SFDA & IRB) and timelines
- Proficiency in English both written and spoken
- In addition to the above, travel will be required including some overnight stays depending on the clinical site’s location.**About the Department**
- At the Clinical & Medical Department, we aim to improve patients’ lives by being a leading strategic partner in the generation, interpretation & communication of scientific data with relevant stakeholders, while ensuring full compliance in all our internal and external activities. We work closely with cross-functional teams to support Novo Nordisk KSA's business growth needs in a continuously changing environment. All clinical & medical activities are built on our strengths in business understanding, strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation. The Clinical Operations Team is responsible for conducting high-quality clinical trials in Saudi Arabia within several therapy areas and is working closely with the Clinical Development Centre - Turkey.**Working at Novo Nordisk**
- At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales - we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.**Contact**Deadline**- We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.- At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies / originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

Experienced Clinical • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated page is loadedExperienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated Apply locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

Similar Jobs (1) Experienced Clinical Trial Assistant locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated page is loaded Experienced Clinical Research Associate Sponsor-dedicated Apply locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R

Job Overview
Perform monitoring and site management work to ensure that sites are conducting the study(ies) and reporting study data as required by the study protocol, applicable regulations and guidelines, and sponsor requirements.

Essential Functions
• Perform site monitoring visits (selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits) in accordance with contracted scope of work and Good Clinical Practice.
• Work with sites to adapt, drive, and track subject recruitment plan in line with project needs to enhance predictability.
• Administer protocol and related study training to assigned sites and establish regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing project expectations and issues.
• Evaluate the quality and integrity of study site practices related to the proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations. Escalate quality issues as appropriate.
• Manage the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrollment, case report form (CRF) completion and submission, and data query generation and resolution. May support start-up phase.
• Ensure copies/originals (as required) site documents are available for filing in the Trial Master File (TMF) and verify that the Investigator's Site File (ISF) is maintained in accordance with GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation regarding site management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting regular visit reports, generating follow-up letters and other required study documentation.
• Collaborate and liaise with study team members for project execution support as appropriate.
• If applicable, may be accountable for supporting development of project subject recruitment plan on a per site basis.
• If applicable, may be accountable for site financial management according to executed clinical trial agreement and retrieve invoices according to local requirement.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent Degree in scientific discipline or health care preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years of year of on-site monitoring experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Good knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Good therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training.
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of a laptop computer and iPhone and iPad (where applicable).
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of Arabic and English language.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time and financial management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

Similar Jobs (1) Experienced Clinical Trial Assistant locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday #J-18808-Ljbffr