Business Unit Director

Kinetic Business Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic, partnering with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Business Unit Director to drive strategy and growth across the Gulf region. The role emphasizes oncology leadership, P&L ownership, and cross-functional execution across sales, marketing, and market access.

The successful candidate will translate market and clinical insights into strategic initiatives, deliver product launches, and build a high-performing team within Gulf healthcare systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Senior-level commercial leadership experience within pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries.
• Extensive oncology experience is essential.
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology, disease biology, treatment paradigms, and clinical data.
• 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

Senior leadership

Oncology expertise

P&L ownership

Commercial leadership

Market access knowledge

Regulatory understanding

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