GSK Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudization in line with the hiring and the training and development of Saudi National capability. ​

Job Purpose:

At GSK, we are united by our purpose: to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. As an Event and Government Affairs Coordinator, you will play a critical role in supporting our Ahead Together strategy by ensuring seamless coordination of events and government processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you’ll directly contribute to our mission of improving the health of billions of people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Government Affairs Coordination

• Manage and process employee visas, including residence permits, exit and re-entry permits, and final exits.
• Obtain, renew, and track required permits and licenses, such as Chamber of Commerce registration and Civil Defense certifications.
• Certify company and employee documents through relevant government platforms.
• Stay informed about legal and regulatory updates, proactively communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Secure business visit visas for international visitors.
• Maintain and manage employee licenses, including MOH and SOCPA certifications.

Event Planning and Management

• Lead the planning and execution of events, including negotiating contracts with vendors such as hotels and travel agencies.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure event details, timelines, and payment processes are managed efficiently.
• Secure government approvals for medical conferences and other relevant events.
• Maintain thorough documentation and archives for all events.
• Review and validate invoices, ensuring timely submission for payment processing.

Qualifications/Experience:

Basic Qualifications 

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Saudi National.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in event management and/or government relations.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with government officials, vendors, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with government portals and processes.
• Understanding of hotel or event operations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to join us in this impactful role, apply today! Together, we’ll get ahead of disease and shape the future of healthcare.

Closing Date: 20 August 2025

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Contact information:

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