Associate Brand Manager - Emirati Talent

AbbVie; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Brand Manager in Dubai. The successful candidate will develop and execute marketing strategies across various therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include brand strategy development, overseeing marketing campaigns, and tracking performance against KPIs. This position is exclusively for Emirati nationals and requires significant experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector. Join a collaborative team and contribute to impactful portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• 24 years of relevant experience in marketing within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record in strategic and tactical marketing principles.
• Excellent knowledge of the healthcare environment in Iraq.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement brand strategies aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Lead the development of marketing campaigns and materials.
• Track brand performance against defined KPIs and propose actions.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Digital marketing

Cross-functional team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Financial planning

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Brand Manager will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple therapeutic indications. This role is instrumental in ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s global and regional strategies driving portfolio growth and maximizing patient impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Brand Management

• Develop and implement brand strategies that align with the overarching portfolio objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with the TA strategic lead to localize and execute global marketing initiatives.

2. Marketing

• Lead the development of marketing campaigns, materials and tactics.
• Ensure brand consistency across indications while addressing unique market dynamics and patient needs.
• Drive the key initiatives in coordination with cross‑functional teams.
• Build marketing materials and CLM content such as integrated safety analysis.
• Develop and execute end‑to‑end digital marketing campaigns for the brands focusing on enhancing customer engagement and driving business growth.
• Drive excellence in peer‑to‑peer initiatives by tailoring content to meet diverse stakeholder needs and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Work closely with the Market Access and Customer Excellence teams to develop value proposition marketing materials.

3. Performance Management

• Track brand performance against defined KPIs and propose corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to prepare long‑range plans (LRP) and forecasts.
• Analyze the impact of marketing activities and adjust strategies to optimize results.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders and payers.
• Act as a key point of contact for cross‑functional teams and ensure alignment across departments.

5. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other brand managers to support other distributor markets.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture to drive success across the portfolio.

Qualifications

In compliance with local employment requirements & regulations. This position is open to Emirati nationals only.

• 24 years of relevant experience with a proven track record of success in a marketing position within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid knowledge of strategic and tactical marketing principles and techniques, including digital marketing.
• Ability to translate strategies into actionable and realistic marketing tactics.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Iraq healthcare environment and evolving landscape.
• Experience working in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and ability to lead, motivate and coordinate such teams.
• Knowledge of governance models to track agreed‑upon KPIs and achieve the desired ROI.
• Excellent knowledge of computer‑based programs, including spreadsheets and graphics.
• Good knowledge of finance principles and processes is desirable, financial planning including sales and promotional budget forecasting, tracking and reporting.
• English language proficiency verbally and in writing.

Adherent to the COBC and FCPA and local laws and Pharmacy Syndicate and other authorities.

AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

Employment Type

Fulltime