Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Client of Ladwig Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Ladwig Consulting in Dubai seeks a senior leader to steer the Life Science Hub, shaping strategy, market entry, and product portfolio.

You will lead cross-functional teams, own P&L, drive partnerships, and ensure regulatory compliance across UAE, GCC, Asia and Europe. Fluent English required; Arabic a plus.

You will collaborate with European laboratories, drive science-backed wellness products, and build international alliances to accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior leadership experience in health, wellness, nutraceutical, pharma or health-focused FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record launching and scaling product lines or business units in international markets.
• Strong business development and cross-border partnership experience.
• GCC regulatory landscapes, dietary supplement compliance, and certification knowledge.
• Experience building and leading diverse leadership teams with strategic focus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic roadmap for the Life Science Hub aligning with growth goals.
• Lead market entry strategy and commercial launch of nutraceutical lines across UAE, GCC, Asia, and Europe.
• Guide long-term product portfolio strategy with science-validated formulations.
• Own P&L performance and set revenue targets, pricing, distribution, and channel strategy.
• Lead brand positioning and partnerships, and oversee cross-functional collaboration across stakeholders.
• Oversee R&D collaboration and external scientific partnerships to inform product development.
• Coordinate manufacturing planning and regulatory compliance across regions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Business development

Regulatory knowledge GCC

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand development

R&D collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership amp Vision
  • Drive the strategic roadmap for the Life Science Hub aligning with corporate growth goals
  • Lead market entry strategy and commercial launch of nutraceutical product lines across UAE GCC Asia and Europe
  • Guide long-term product portfolio strategy with a focus on premium science-validated formulations that resonate with global consumers
• Business amp Commercial Leadership
  • Own P amp L performance and commercial outcomes for the new business unit
  • Establish revenue growth targets and KPIs steer pricing distribution and channel strategy
  • Drive brand positioning international business development and strategic partnerships
• Leadership amp Team Building
  • Recruit mentor and lead core leadership roles u2014 including Head of Operations
• Sales amp Marketing R amp D Regulatory amp Compliance
  • Shape a results-oriented culture that balances innovation with execution
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
• R amp D amp External Scientific Partnerships
  • Oversee research collaboration with leading European laboratories and formulation scientists
  • Lead strategy for product innovation clinical insights and evidence generation
  • Evaluate and integrate scientific results into product development and brand narratives
• Operations amp Regulatory
  • Oversee manufacturing planning u2014 including contract manufacturing in UAE Europe and Asia
  • Ensure compliance with regional and international regulatory frameworks for nutraceuticals supplements claims certifications and quality standards
  • Build systems for supply chain quality assurance and go-to-market operations
• Representation amp Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the public face of the Life Science Hub with strategic partners investors distributors regulators and industry forums
  • Advocate for science-backed wellness products in regional and global ecosystems

Professional Experience

• 10+ years senior leadership experience in the health, wellness, dietary supplements, nutraceutical, pharma, or health-focused FMCG sectors.
• Demonstrated experience launching and scaling new product lines or business units in international markets.
• Proven track record in international sourcing, brand development, private label strategy, and regulatory approval management.
• Strong business development, commercial negotiation, and cross-border partnership experience.
• Leadership & Strategic SkillsStrong P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
• Genuine curiosity for science-based products, R amp D collaboration, and evidence-driven innovation.
• Experience building and leading effective leadership teams with diverse functional expertise.
• Market & Regulatory KnowledgeDeep understanding of GCC regulatory landscapes, dietary supplement compliance, and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing ecosystems and international quality standards.
• Communication & InfluenceExceptional communicator and relationship builder with partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Fluent in English ; additional languages (Arabic, European languages) a plus.