Business Support Specialist (UAE Nationals only)

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

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is hiring a Business Support Specialist in Dubai. This role involves a one-year Graduate Development Program focusing on data analysis, process improvement, and hands-on experience across commercial, supply chain, and strategic projects. Successful candidates will utilize their analytical skills to contribute to significant healthcare initiatives. Strong communication in English is required.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Diversity-focused workplace

Qualifications

• Interest in data-driven decision making and process improvement.
• Eager to gain hands-on experience in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in data analysis and visibility.
• Contribute to commercial operation process optimization.
• Build and improve dashboards for data insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Time management

Education

Degree in Business, Data Science, Data Analytics, or Pharmacy

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MS Planner

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

About Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division

We are the world leader in Rapid Diagnostics at the point of care. Working with us youll tackle a wide array of problems including some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges while experiencing a myriad of cultures geographies and technologies.

Job Title: Business Support Specialist

This position is part of theGraduate Development Program which will run for1 year in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division. During this time the candidate will rotate across three functions spending approximately4 monthsin each:

• Commercial Team (EEMENA)

• Supply Chain (EMEA)

• Strategic Projects Team

Upon successful completion of the program there is a possibility for the candidate to continue in one of these functions based on their performance interest and business needs.

Position Accountability / Scope

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education:
Degree inBusiness Data Science Data Analytics Pharmacy or a related field.

• Graduated from Business Data Science Pharmacy or related field.

• Interest in Data analysis data-driven decision making and process improvement.

• Eager to gain hands-on experience in a multinational environment with exposure to multiple markets.

Background:
Interest or experience inhealthcare diagnostics is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong with Exceland comfortable/orPower BIfor data visualization.

• Strong ability to interpret and analyze complex data.

• Clear and confident in both written and verbal English communication.

Purpose of the Role

The candidate will support the Commercial team EEMENA / EMEA Supply chain & EMEA Strategic projects team through a development journey. Where the selected candidate will have the chance to contribute & gain experience across different divisions in commercial operation process optimization customer mapping data visualization and insight generations through proper data analysis.

The focus will be on improving data visibility creating dashboard that allow proper data analysis and insight generation commercial order fulfillment process optimization customer mapping mapping execution lead times and enhancing risk assessment processes to support proactive supply actions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Funnel Pipeline Support Power BI & Dashboard Improvements Order to Fulfillment Map

• Map supply chain execution tasks across EEMENA markets to clarify roles responsibilities and workflows.

• Build a simple RACI view to highlight accountability.

Data Analysis & Insights Visualization

• Consolidate execution KPIs and provide insights to support decision-making.

• Contribute to building recommendations for supply chain improvement actions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordination between different functions within the organization

Commercial Pipeline conversion follow up Expansion of the Africa Playbook and Prevalence Map Optimization of ID-Now Placement Pima/MPima Delivery & Deployment Optimization

Skills & Competencies Needed

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to work with data identify patterns and extract insights.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic to intermediate Excel (pivot tables lookups charts).

  • Familiarity with Power BI (or willingness to learn quickly).

  • Knowledge of MS Planner / task management tools (preferred but can be developed).

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication in English; ability to summarize findings simply.

• Collaboration: Team-oriented able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across regions.

• Learning Agility: Curiosity adaptability and a growth mindset to master new tools and processes.

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver outputs within deadlines.

Language: Strong English is a must Arabic and other language are preferred

Experience: 0 2 years

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Administrative SupportDIVISION:ID Infectious DiseaseLOCATION:United Arab Emirates > Dubai : Ubora Tower2ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable

Required Experience:

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