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.
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
