Oncology Business Unit Director – Gulf Growth Leader

Kinetic Business Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic, partnering with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Business Unit Director to drive strategy and growth across the Gulf region. The role emphasizes oncology leadership, P&L ownership, and cross-functional execution across sales, marketing, and market access.

The successful candidate will translate market and clinical insights into strategic initiatives, deliver product launches, and build a high-performing team within Gulf healthcare systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Senior-level commercial leadership experience within pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries.
• Extensive oncology experience is essential.
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology, disease biology, treatment paradigms, and clinical data.
• Proven P&L ownership and commercial leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of Gulf healthcare systems, market access dynamics, payer environments, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business strategy across the Gulf market.
• Drive P&L performance, business growth, and commercial excellence.
• Translate market trends, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment landscapes into actionable strategies.
• Lead and integrate sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing and diverse team.

Skills

Senior leadership

Oncology expertise

P&L ownership

Commercial leadership

Market access knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kinetic, partnering with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Business Unit Director to drive strategy and growth across the Gulf region. The role emphasizes oncology leadership, P&L ownership, and cross-functional execution across sales, marketing, and market access.

The successful candidate will translate market and clinical insights into strategic initiatives, deliver product launches, and build a high-performing team within Gulf healthcare systems and