Astellas Pharma Posted October 31, 2026

Associate, Key Account, KSA (Riyadh, Al Riyadh, SA, 12241)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Type not listed
Sales Associate
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About this opportunity

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About Astellas 

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com .

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Location and Working Environment

This position is a field-based opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines

Purpose & Scope

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Key Account Associate to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reporting into the Business Lead for KSA, you will be responsible for the sales performance of the Astellas Oncology portfolio through effective territory management, expert disease area and product knowledge and through the building of strong relationships with HCPs and payer organisations.

Role and Responsibilities

Meet the assigned targets for profitable sales growth in assigned portfolio and geography; Proactively supports team/colleagues to deliver effectively; sets clear expectations, priorities, and objectives utilizing resources for optimum performance.

Identify and close on business opportunities through active collaboration with team members; Build and maintain a strong network with Key External Experts and other external stakeholder to promote Astellas’ partnership and collaboration.

Continuously enhance therapy and market knowledge, sales and personal skills;

Maintain the highest level of pharmaceutical business ethics; Fosters a culture where everything is done to enhance value to patients.

Maintain compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements, applicable guidelines and SOP’s.

Required Qualifications

Must be a Saudi National.

Proven MNC experience in Pharmaceutical industry in direct field sales experience with demonstrated ability to launch new therapies

Experience in Oncology therapy area will be highly preferred.

Fluency in English and Arabic both written and spoken.

Extensive user knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Ability to influence and work effectively within a matrix and multi-cultural environment

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work independently and engage with excellent communication skills.

Result-driven, high sense of urgency, strong customer orientation

What awaits you at Astellas

Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.

Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.

Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.

A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organisational Values and Behaviours

Integrity

Innovation

Impact

One Astellas

Accountability

Courage

Sense of Urgency

Outcome Focus

Benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1280 comparable Associate Sales roles across 113 biopharma companies.

1280Comparable roles tracked
1202Currently active
113Companies hiring similar roles
58Countries represented

Salary context

263 of 1280 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $230,000 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

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India193
China68
Germany59
United Kingdom24
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Seniority mix

1280 of 1280 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1146
Associate103
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc31

Therapeutic area mix

343 of 1280 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease109
Neuroscience77
Oncology53
Immunology27
Dermatology & Aesthetics25
Cardiovascular / CVRM21
Vaccines & Infectious Disease17
Gastroenterology7
Respiratory4
Ophthalmology3

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