Masar Marketing Associate

Msd Open · verified Sep 15, 2026

Hybrid SAU - Riyadh - Riyadh (Business Gate) Full-time Junior General Marketing

Entry-level General Marketing role at Msd. SAU - Riyadh - Riyadh (Business Gate) · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build skills in brand planning, customer understanding, digital marketing, and business planning
Help marketing teams plan and deliver brand programs and campaigns
Review market, customer, and competitor information to inform business choices
Work with cross-functional partners, complete projects, and present recommendations to stakeholders
Strengthen digital and analytics skills through applied work, mentoring, and coaching

What you bring

You are a Saudi national and a Pharmacy graduate within the past twelve months
You have not previously participated in an HRDF program
You bring strong analytical, communication, and critical-thinking skills
You show leadership potential, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly
You are proficient in both English and Arabic

Who this fits

This program suits a recent Saudi Pharmacy graduate who wants to enter pharmaceutical marketing through structured learning, rotations, mentoring, and practical projects. You should be interested in marketing, innovation, and healthcare, with the communication and analytical ability to work across teams. The role is hybrid in Saudi Arabia.

From the employer

Job Description

The Masar Development Program is a structured leadership development program designed for high-potential Saudi fresh graduates who aspire to build a career in pharmaceutical marketing. The program provides a unique opportunity to develop strategic marketing, business, digital, and leadership capabilities through a combination of formal learning, mentorship, cross-functional rotations, and hands-on project experience. Participants will follow a structured development journey designed to accelerate their growth from campus graduates to future marketing leaders.

What You Will Do

• Participate in a structured marketing development curriculum covering brand strategy, customer insights, digital marketing, and business planning

• Support marketing teams in the development and execution of brand initiatives and campaigns

• Analyze market, customer, and competitive insights to support business decision-making

• Collaborate with different cross-functional teams

• Contribute to projects and present recommendations to business stakeholders

• Develop digital and data analytics capabilities through practical applications and coaching

• Engage in mentoring, coaching, and leadership development activities throughout the program

Who We Are Looking For

• Saudi National

• Recent graduate Pharmacy – no more than 12 months graduate

• Has not been enrolled in HRDF Programs previously

• Passion for marketing, innovation, and healthcare

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership potential, curiosity, and learning agility

• Proficiency in English and Arabic

What You Will Gain

• Structured development pathway from graduate to marketing professional

• Exposure to senior leaders and mentors

• Cross-functional business experience

• Real-world project ownership and practical learning opportunities

• Accelerated career development in one of the world's leading healthcare organizations

Required Skills:

Analytical Analysis, Arabic Language, Communication, Critical Thinking, English Language, Graduate Placement, Learning Agility, Pharmacy

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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