People & Culture Director - EVA Medicines

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.