People & Culture Director – Medicines Division

About the role

EVA Pharma is expanding its Medicines business across the Middle East and Africa and seeks a senior People & Culture leader to shape its talent strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will act as a strategic partner, aligning people initiatives with the company’s growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the People & Culture strategy for the Medicines division, ensuring alignment with EVA Pharma’s overall direction.
• Advise the executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and people‑driven transformation.
• Oversee end‑to‑end talent management, including acquisition, performance, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
• Champion learning and development programs that build critical capabilities and accelerate career growth.
• Drive culture, engagement, and retention initiatives that foster a high‑performance, purpose‑led environment.
• Utilize people analytics and KPIs to inform decisions and continuously improve employee experience.
• Ensure robust HR governance, policy compliance, and consistent application of people frameworks.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the People & Culture team supporting EVA Medicines.

Required profile

• 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.
• 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.

Required skills