Marketing Associate - Maseeraty Graduate Program, UAE

AE01 (FCRS = AE001) Novartis Middle East FZE (Representative Office); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Middle East FZE is inviting UAE National talents to apply for its Emiratization Program, a fixed-term contract designed to translate academic learning into real-world practice within a diverse, flexible workplace.

The role supports execution of marketing priorities, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and strengthens operational excellence across therapy areas. English proficiency is essential, and Arabic is a plus for regional engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Marketing or Business or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, communications or related field.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage for regional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Marketing operations and execution: plan and deliver key marketing initiatives; coordinate with field teams, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Content and omnichannel projects: localize and implement promotional/educational content; ensure processes are efficient.
• Disease awareness: coordinate social media and disease awareness initiatives; track progress and communicate clearly.
• Ethics, risk and compliance: act in line with company policies and applicable compliance requirements.

Skills

Marketing

Project coordination

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Science/Pharmacy/Medicine/Marketing/Business)

Job description

Job Description Summary Emirati Graduate Program Associate (Fixed Term Contract)

Onsite

We are welcoming UAE National Talents to apply for our Novartis Emiratization Program which will provide you with real world experience that will allow you to put your theoretical learning into practice. If you are a UAE National, hold a UAE Family Book and have received a Bachelor’s Degree in the past 3 years and are passionate to join an organization that promotes an unbossed, diverse and flexible working environment;

In this role, you will support the effective execution of marketing priorities by coordinating cross-functional initiatives, enabling high-quality customer engagement, and strengthening operational excellence across the therapy area. The role connects strategy with execution and helps ensure that key initiatives are delivered in a timely, compliant and locally relevant manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Marketing Operations & Execution Supports the planning and delivery of key marketing initiatives, including congresses, events, customer engagement activities and other priority programs. Coordinates with field teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to enable smooth execution and timely follow-through.
• Content & Omnichannel Projects Supports the localization and implementation of promotional and educational content. Helps ensure materials are relevant to local needs and progress efficiently through the required internal processes.
• Disease Awareness Supports the coordination of social media and disease awareness initiatives, ensuring alignment across functions, agencies and stakeholders. Tracks overall project progress and helps maintain clear communication throughout delivery.
• Ethics, Risk & Compliance Works in line with company policies, ethical standards and applicable compliance requirements. Promotes responsible ways of working and supports an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Capabilities & Ways of Working

• Project Ownership Organized, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities with disciplined follow-through.
• Collaboration Confident working across functions and with external partners in a matrix environment.
• Communication Clear and professional written and verbal communication, with the ability to connect stakeholders.
• Learning Agility Curious, proactive and comfortable learning new processes, systems and therapeutic‑area context.

Ideal Background

Education University degree or equivalent in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.

Experience

0–3 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, communications or a related field.

Languages

Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage for regional stakeholder engagement.

Skills Desired

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.