Business Unit Director

Kinetic Business Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Business Solutions in partnership with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company seeks an experienced Business Unit Director. The role drives sustainable growth, maximizes asset value, and leads product launches across the Gulf region.

The candidate will oversee strategic planning, commercial excellence, and lifecycle management with extensive oncology expertise. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge across Gulf healthcare systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Oncology expertise

Market access & regulatory

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kinetic is in partnership with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company who's looking to hire an experienced Business Unit Director.

The role will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth, maximizing the value of current and future assets, and delivering successful product launches across the region.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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