EVA Pharma is one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the Middle East and Africa, operating across 70+ countries with a 5,000-strong team and four internationally accredited manufacturing facilities. Guided by a mission of sustainable access to affordable, high-quality medicines, EVA Pharma is at a pivotal moment of regional expansion and organizational transformation.
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and talented People & Culture Director to join our dynamic team, reporting directly to the CEO, #Riad_Armanious.
The People & Culture Director will own and drive the full people agenda for EVA Pharma Medicines — one of the company's core business pillars. This is a strategic leadership role, sitting at the intersection of business performance and organizational capability. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, shaping culture, talent, and workforce strategy to support EVA Pharma's growth ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic People Partnership
- Lead the People & Culture strategy for EVA Medicines in full alignment with EVA Pharma's broader direction and ITP objectives.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and people-driven business transformation.
Talent, Performance & Development
- Oversee end-to-end talent management — acquisition, performance, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
- Champion learning & development initiatives that build critical capabilities and accelerate career growth across the organization.
Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience
- Drive meaningful culture, engagement, and retention programmes that create a high-performance, purpose-led working environment.
- Leverage people analytics, engagement data, and KPIs to inform decisions and continuously elevate the employee experience.
Governance, Compliance & Team Leadership
- Ensure robust HR governance, policy compliance, and consistent application of people frameworks across the business.
- Lead, develop, and inspire the People & Culture team supporting EVA Medicines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or professional HR certification (SHRM, CIPD) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive HR/People & Culture leadership experience, including senior business partnering roles in complex organizations.
- Strong expertise in organizational development, talent management, and leading change in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG sectors is a strong advantage.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional HR certification (SHRM, CIPD)
- 15+ years of progressive HR/People & Culture leadership experience including senior business partnering roles
- Proven expertise in organizational development, talent management, and leading change in fast-paced environments
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG sectors
- Demonstrated experience building leadership pipelines, succession planning, and L&D programs
- Experience leading and developing a People & Culture/HR team
What We Do
A purpose driven diverse top team that strives to save and improve millions of lives by sustainably offering accessible , high value medicines and health care solutions that address local patients needs Established in 1997, EVA Pharma is built on the heritage of Les Laboratories Delta, Egypt’s second oldest pharmaceutical company. Currently EVA Pharma is one of the leading branded generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the EMEA region. With a CAGR of 30% over the past seven years, it has proudly earned the title of being the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in the region. EVA Pharma successfully operates in branded generics, OTC, food supplements, herbal medicines and veterinary products with 137 pharmaceutical products covering various therapeutic classes including; Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, GIT, Pediatrics, Urology, and Dermatology. The company is home to cutting edge facilities that are internationally recognized for innovation and the highest quality standards. Its exceptional facilities have earned the stamp of approval from international and regional authorities including European medicine agency, Health Canada, sFDA, & GCC enabling EVA Pharma to be a partner for some of the leading pharma companies in the globe
