Professional Medical Representative – CMV & HIV

Job Description

This role is based in Jeddah and will require regular travel across the West and South regions.

As the Professional Medical Representative for CMV & HIV, you will play an important role in supporting patient care by promoting our portfolio in these therapy areas.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing assigned accounts and healthcare professionals, executing agreed brand strategies, and achieving sales and activity targets. You will work closely with the Cross Functional Team (CFT) to ensure effective implementation of field activities and share customer insights from the field.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Promote company products through scientific and compliant discussions with healthcare professionals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including Infectious Disease specialists and other relevant stakeholders

• Clearly communicate product benefits, positioning, and key messages in line with brand strategy

• Plan and execute regular field visits, meetings, and activities within the assigned territory

• Support and participate in congresses, events, and educational activities

• Understand account dynamics, including formulary processes, and collaborate with internal teams to support access

• Identify customer needs, opportunities, and challenges, and share insights with the team

• Execute account plans and territory activities in line with business objectives

• Monitor performance against targets and take actions to ensure achievement of sales goals

• Manage assigned activity budgets effectively

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities

• Follow all company policies, compliance standards, and local regulations

 

Qualifications Skills & Experience Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Ability to build relationships and manage customers effectively

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills

• Team player with a collaborative mindset

• Proficiency in English

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Business)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales

• Saudi nationality required (as per local regulations)

• Experience in CMV, HIV, or Infectious Diseases is a plus

• Experience in the public sector is a plus

Required Skills:

Account Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Value Proposition Development, Infectious Disease, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Territory Management, Sales Training, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

05/25/2026

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