People & Culture Director

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People & Culture strategy for EVA Medicines in alignment with broader company direction
• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on organizational design and workforce planning
• Oversee end-to-end talent management including acquisition, performance, and succession planning
• Champion learning & development initiatives to build critical capabilities
• Drive culture, engagement, and retention programmes to create a high-performance environment
• Leverage people analytics and KPIs to inform decisions and elevate employee experience
• Ensure robust HR governance, policy compliance, and consistent application of frameworks
• Lead, develop, and inspire the People & Culture team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of progressive HR/People & Culture leadership experience
• Experience in senior business partnering roles within complex organizations
• Expertise in organizational development and talent management
• Experience leading change in fast-paced environments
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG sectors is a strong advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Professional HR certification (SHRM, CIPD)