Marketing Director

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