- Regional MEA impact across generics & specialty portfolios
- Leadership role with full portfolio ownership
About Our Client
Our client is a leading regional pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong presence across the Middle East and emerging markets. The organization operates a diversified portfolio spanning high-volume generics and complex specialty therapies, supported by in-house manufacturing, R&D, and a well-established commercial footprint.
Job Description
- Lead and execute regional marketing strategies aligned with overall commercial objectives
- Own portfolio planning, lifecycle management, forecasting, and five-year strategic plans
- Drive brand strategy, commercial excellence, digital and multichannel marketing initiatives
- Oversee new product development, launch readiness, and go-to-market execution
- Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Portfolio teams to maximize market penetration and ensure supply continuity
- Manage and optimize marketing budgets, financial planning, and expenditure control
- Lead, mentor, and develop multiple marketing teams across portfolios and functions
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory, quality, and internal governance standards
- Support sales force effectiveness initiatives and capability-building programs
The Successful Applicant
A successful Marketing Director should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 15-20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles
- Proven experience managing both generics (e.g. CVD, Diabetes, Respiratory) and specialty portfolios (e.g. Oncology, Ophthalmology, Biologics/Biosimilars)
- Strong regional exposure across MEA / MENA, managing multi-country operations
- Demonstrated ownership of large, complex portfolios and sizeable marketing budgets
- Solid understanding of sales force effectiveness, with digital marketing exposure as a plus
- Background from leading multinational or regional pharma companies highly preferred
- Open to relocation to Ras Al Khaimah, or currently managing the region from abroad
What's on Offer
- Monthly salary ranging from AED 50,000 to 55,000
- Annual bonus
- Medical insurance for self and family
- Schooling allowance
Contact: Lara Haidous
Quote job ref: JN-012026-6912192
