Chief Financial Officer CFO MultiEntity Finance and Compliance Lead

Sunstar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a dynamic professional to manage key account relationships and drive business development in the UAE market. This role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing supply chain processes, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. With a focus on achieving business objectives and supporting new product launches, you will play a crucial role in enhancing market access and sales efficiency. If you have a strong background in pharmaceuticals and are passionate about making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in distribution.
• Experience managing key account relationships at operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the distributor and principals.
• Ensure alignment and achievement of annual business objectives.
• Monitor relationship performance and compliance with KPIs.

Skills

Key Account Management

Pharmaceutical Industry Experience

Regulatory Compliance

Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

• Act as the primary point of contact between the distributor and its principals.
• Ensure alignment and achievement of annual business objectives.
• Monitor relationship performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Regulatory :

• Follow up & collaborate with the regulatory team to secure product registrations, renewals, and approvals.

Business Development & Market Access :

• Ensure the inclusion of new pipelines of our principals to expand the portfolio within the UAE market.
• Support new product launches by coordinating with regulatory, supply chain, marketing, distribution, and sales teams.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with Principals to optimize market access and sales efficiency.

Supply Chain, Demand Planning & Inventory Management :

• Ensure seamless coordination between Principals and the distributor to prevent supply disruptions.
• Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and manage order flow to ensure consistent product availability.
• Work with logistics teams to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure on-time principals’ payables and receivables.
• Collaborate internally and externally to resolve any financial disagreements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, claim structures, and timely collections.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders from principal companies.
• Represent the distributor in meetings, conferences, and strategic discussions.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive corporate reputation and industry presence.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or life sciences.

Skills & Professional Requirements :

• Experience managing key account relationships at operational levels.
• 7-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry – preferably in distribution.
• Required UAE and / or GCC experience; international experience a bonus.

Experience Requirements :

• 7-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry – preferably in distribution.
• Required UAE and / or GCC experience; international experience a bonus.

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Officer Finance • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates