RIYADH — AbbVie, a global research-based biopharmaceutical company, is seeking local talent by actively participating at the King Saud University (KSU) Career Fair held in Riyadh from April 30 to May 4, 2017.
“Engaging with potential talent and finding the right calibers is an important factor in our recruitment efforts”, said Rami Fayed, General Manager of AbbVie in Saudi Arabia. “For three years running, AbbVie has been positioned first place among all pharmaceutical companies on the ‘Best Place To Work’ list in Saudi Arabia and third across all companies in the Kingdom. This is clear evidence about our exceptional workplace, which is a key motivator for our passionate employees to drive performance to support the Saudi Vision 2030 and to have a remarkable impact of people’s lives.”
King Saud University Career Fair is an annual event with separate sections for male and female students. Last year it attracted more than 50,000 visitors.
Dr. Aws Alshamsan, Dean of the College of Pharmacy. “Each year we graduate a number of outstanding individuals who have the potential to follow rewarding career paths with global companies such as AbbVie and play an essential role in the Kingdom’s fast growing pharmaceutical sector. In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the College of Pharmacy at King Saud University is to provide the market with pharmacists who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to cover the needs of the Saudi pharmaceutical market.”
As a global leader in the biopharmaceuticals industry, AbbVie puts the knowhow of its entire team towards innovating and developing treatments to some of the world’s most serious diseases, underlining the vital role the company plays in raising the standards of health care in the Kingdom. — SG
