Job Description

Kinetic has partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical company who are hiring a Business Unit Director to be based in Dubai.

Applicants must have proven work experience in the country where the role is based. Candidates who have relocated within the last 12 months will not be considered.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develop and execute the business strategy across the Gulf market
• Drive P&L performance, business growth, and commercial excellence
• Translate market trends, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment landscapes into actionable strategies
• Lead and integrate sales and marketing strategies
• Drive successful product launches and lifecycle management
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing and diverse team

To be successful, you will need to meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Significant senior-level commercial leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Extensive oncology experience is essential
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology, including disease biology, treatment paradigms, clinical data, and evolving treatment landscapes
• Proven P&L ownership and commercial leadership experience
• Strong understanding of Gulf healthcare systems, market access dynamics, payer environments, and regulatory frameworks
• Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above.

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