Product Manager Pharma ME

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Dubai seeks a Product Manager Pharma ME to drive strategic product launches and marketing programs across the Middle East. You will lead cross‑functional teams, collaborate with Regulatory, Medical Affairs and Sales, and ensure adherence to local business conduct requirements.

The role requires a strong foundation in pharmaceutical marketing, brand strategy, and budget management, with 5+ years in marketing product management within biotech or pharma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategies guiding patients from decision‑making to adherence.
• Design and implement integrated programs to support patients and consumers, with advocacy, education and promotional materials.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and performance indicators to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales and external agencies to deliver cohesive marketing initiatives.
• Shape and evolve brand strategy based on market insights and data.
• Manage marketing budgets to ensure ROI and alignment with priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Product Manager Pharma ME

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.

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE OF JOB

• Achievement of company strategic goals
• Successful launch of new products in the ME markets
• Adherence to the values & policies of Bausch & Lomb and the local business conduct requirements.

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

Cooperation

• Maintaining a positive attitude and drive
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner that aligns with the values of the company
• Responding openly to feedback
• Escalating identified problems to appropriate business leaders
• Showing willingness to help others; going the extra mile to meet targets and objectives
• Managing own disruptive emotions (handles stress in ways that do not negatively impact on the team)
• Being open to feedback of performance from various sources

Learning and Individual Growth

• Take accountability for the achievement of objectives within own area of control
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks and deadlines not met
• Take ownership for driving own career development
• Maintain and develop computer literacy: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and electronic communication

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.