Head of Marketing Communications, FBB MEIA

Novonesis; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative international work environment

Opportunities for growth and leadership development

Purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Head of Marketing Communications to lead their marcomms function across the MEIA region from Dubai. This strategic marketing leadership role demands clarity and strong leadership in a complex environment.

The successful candidate will coach a team of five, align marketing activation with business priorities, and engage with global teams. Required qualifications include extensive experience in marketing leadership and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior marketing communications leadership roles.
• Strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in marketing strategy, activation, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5 marketing communications managers.
• Drive impactful marketing activation across the MEIA region.
• Collaborate with global marketing communications teams.

Skills

Senior marketing communications leadership

Leading high-performing teams

Marketing strategy development

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills in English

Job description

Head of Marketing Communications

We are looking for a Head of Marketing Communications to lead our marcomms function across the MEIA region, a diverse and dynamic geography spanning multiple countries, cultures and five distinct sales markets.

Role & Your Impact

This is a strategic marketing leadership role, not a project management position. You will shape and lead marketing communications in a fast‑moving, complex environment where success depends on clarity, composure and strong leadership.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 regional marketing communications managers
• Drive impactful marketing activation aligned with regional business priorities
• Partner closely with regional marketing, sales leadership and commercial teams
• Collaborate with global marketing communications teams (including Denmark) to ensure alignment and best practice sharing
• Contribute as a key member of the MEIA marketing leadership team
• Bring structure and direction in a fast‑paced, often non‑linear environment

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Extensive experience in senior marketing communications leadership roles
• Strong track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams
• Deep expertise in marketing strategy, activation and execution
• Ability to operate in complex, matrixed, multicultural environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills in English

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
• Leadership maturity and resilience
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and change
• Cross‑cultural collaboration
• Customer‑ and sales‑centric mindset

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience in MEIA or similarly diverse growth markets
• Exposure to biosolutions in food, beverage, agriculture or related industries
• Strong passion for marketing as a craft
• Curiosity about global markets and cultures
• Willingness to travel

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to lead marketing communications across one of Novonesis’ most dynamic regions
• A purpose‑driven organization committed to sustainability and innovation
• A collaborative, international work environment
• Strong exposure to global marketing leadership
• Opportunities for growth and leadership development

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Based in Dubai, UAE
• Frequent collaboration across multiple time zones
• Close interaction with regional sales and global stakeholders
• Travel required across the MEIA region
• Fast‑paced and dynamic working environment

Relevant Information

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Application deadline: June 25

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. We welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds.