PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
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Job Description Summary:
PTC is committed to providing access to best-in-class treatments for patients with little to no treatment options.
This mission underpins our focus on the discovery, development, and global commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines for those with rare diseases.
The Regional Director will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing, shaping, and scaling PTC’s presence in Saudi Arabia (KSA), one of the company’s key strategic priority markets. This role is responsible for developing and executing a market strategy that builds a strong and sustainable platform for long-term success, strengthens PTC’s external profile, and positions the organization for meaningful growth and impact.
Beyond Saudi Arabia, the Regional Director will lead PTC’s expansion across a broader cluster of important regional markets. Working cross-functionally, the individual will identify growth opportunities, navigate market complexities, build high-value stakeholder relationships, and drive execution of country-specific strategies that advance PTC’s regional ambitions. This is a highly visible role requiring strategic leadership, commercial insight, and the ability to translate long-term vision into measurable business outcomes across a dynamic and evolving landscape.
Job Description:
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Builds PTC presence in the key territories of their region and oversees the strategy for success
- Leads regional business performance by executing market strategies and delivering against agreed commercial objectives and key performance indicators
- Drives regional revenue growth through effective territory planning, customer engagement, and execution of strategic initiatives
- Successfully sets and executes on Brand Plan and budgets, collaborating with Global and Regional colleagues to ensure these are effective, with further tracking and improvements as appropriate
- Works across market access, commercial, medical, compliance, and regulatory interfaces
- Collaborates with PTC colleagues to share best practice and to create opportunities to grow PTC presence
- Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management
Requirements for the role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a scientific discipline with more than 15 years as total experience in Pharma and proven success in Rare Diseases
- At least 5 years with direct responsibility for KSA & managing multiple countries / distributors / regional structures
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data and to develop strategic and actionable business plans
- Understanding of reimbursement requirements and opportunities
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including the ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Business-level proficiency in English and Arabic is required; proficiency in French is a plus
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned territory
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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