Product Manager

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a senior Marketing Product Manager to lead the development and execution of strategies guiding patients from decision-making to adherence. You will collaborate with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales, and external agencies to deliver cohesive marketing initiatives and drive brand success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of marketing product management experience in biotech, healthcare, or pharma, with strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Pharmacy, life science discipline, or related field.
• PharmD, PhD, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of marketing strategies guiding patients from decision-making to adherence.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales, and external agencies to deliver cohesive marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive growth.
• Oversee budget, agency relationships, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PharmD/PhD/MBA

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the development and execution of strategies that guide patients from decision-making to adherence, ensuring alignment with the brand’s overall objectives.
• Program Creation & Implementation: Design and implement innovative, integrated programs to support patients and consumers, with a focus on advocacy, education, and promotional materials.
• Market Research & Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and performance indicators. Use insights from research, advisory boards, and stakeholder feedback to identify market opportunities and create data-driven strategies.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal departments (Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales, etc.) and external agencies to deliver cohesive marketing initiatives that drive brand success.
• Brand Strategy Development: Collect and analyze market insights to identify growth opportunities. Shape and evolve brand strategy based on actionable data and market needs.
• Budget Oversight: Manage marketing budgets effectively to ensure maximum return on investment, ensuring spending aligns with strategic priorities.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of marketing efforts. Continuously track progress and share findings with key stakeholders.
• Innovation in Media & Technology: Keep up with the latest trends in media, technology, and digital platforms to create new opportunities for enhancing patient experiences and brand engagement.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment: Lead presentations to both internal teams and external stakeholders (including healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and partners) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives and increase brand visibility.
• Event Management: Oversee the brand’s presence at major industry conferences and patient-focused events to drive engagement and strengthen relationships.
• Sales Support: Partner with Sales and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of marketing programs that support sales objectives in the field.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all marketing materials and programs adhere to Medical, Legal, and Regulatory guidelines, ensuring full compliance at all stages.
• Agency Management: Lead and manage external agency relationships, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects within budget, and in alignment with Bausch + Lomb’s strategic goals.
• Portfolio Management & Growth: Actively explore new product opportunities and drive the successful launch of new products in line with company strategy.
• Competitive Insights: Conduct detailed competitive analysis to stay ahead of market trends and inform business strategy.
• Regional Partnerships: Collaborate with commercial teams, distributors, and key stakeholders across the ME region to strengthen Bausch + Lomb’s position and ensure industry leadership.

Internal Processes

• Ensure consistent compliance to company policies and procedures, corporate governance, and relevant legislation within area of responsibility.
• Complete all assigned training items in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of company policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strive to consistently apply the company’s vision, mission, and values throughout your area of responsibility.
• Be strategic in solving problems and building and maintaining relationships (both proactively and reactively).
• Work cooperatively to achieve a common goal and enhance productivity on a project.
• Show commitment to performance and quality standards.
• Maintain any company equipment or property—for example vehicle, electronic equipment, sales material, and company’s corporate image.
• Confidentiality: company marketing/sales material, pricing, policies, systems, research, and data, not to be discussed outside the organization.

Key Relationships

Business Unit commercial team, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Finance, Distributors’ marketing team, HCPs, Bausch Global, Regional, and local Marketing teams, Marketing Agencies, etc.

Qualifications & Training

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Pharmacy, life science discipline, or related field.
• PharmD, PhD, or MBA preferred.

Key Competencies

• In-depth knowledge on Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Consumer, and general science.
• Organizational and management capabilities.
• Demonstrate leadership traits.
• Excellent communication and marketing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrate success in all aspects of marketing, including, but not limited to positioning, product development and commercialization.
• Strong analytical skills used to drive decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a culturally diverse employee base.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that key stakeholder needs are satisfied.

Experience

• Proven success in developing, refining, and implementing a product roadmap for a cutting-edge analytics suite of products and overseeing a cross-functional network of experts and developers to execute on the roadmap.
• 5+ years’ relevant industry experience, including experience in a marketing product management role at a biotech, Health Care Consumer, or pharma company.

This position may be available in the following location(s): Dubai, United Arab Emirates