General Manager Gulf

Ntsrecruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations across the Gulf region. This pivotal role involves driving commercial success, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a proven track record in leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a multinational environment, collaborating with key stakeholders to optimize performance and enhance brand visibility. Join this innovative firm and contribute to its success in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years in the pharmaceutical industry with senior leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of Gulf healthcare systems and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations across the Gulf region to achieve financial and strategic goals.
• Develop regional strategies for market share and revenue growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Success

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

MBA

Job description

Job Description

We are NTS Group.

The regions leading Executive Search Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai London and Singapore we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns Outplacement & Redundancy Support RPO Projects Talent Mapping Women in Leadership & Leadership Development and our awardwinning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

We are currently working with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company to recruit a General Manager Gulf based in Dubai. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing operations across the Gulf region. The General Manager will be responsible for driving commercial success ensuring regulatory compliance and leading crossfunctional teams to deliver sustainable business growth in line with the companys regional strategy.

What Youll be Doing

• Lead the overall business operations across the Gulf region delivering on financial strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement regional strategies to drive market share revenue growth and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders including regulatory authorities healthcare organizations and major customers.
• Drive excellence across sales marketing and market access functions to optimize performance and brand visibility.
• Ensure compliance with regional healthcare regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Lead mentor and develop a highperforming crossfunctional team across the Gulf region.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global leadership teams to ensure alignment with broader corporate strategies.
• Represent the company at major industry events conferences and forums across the region to strengthen corporate presence.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 1215 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role covering the Gulf region.
• Proven track record of driving commercial success and leading regional teams within a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of Gulf healthcare systems regulatory frameworks and business practices.
• Exceptional leadership strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across different Gulf markets.
• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Business or a related field; MBA is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Due to the large number of applications we receive we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you havent had a response within 5 working days please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

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Director