Therapeutic Area Partner

Bausch + Lomb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a highly motivated Therapeutic Area Partner to drive pharmaceutical sales growth and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals. In this field-based role, you will promote the portfolio to specialists, physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and institutions while delivering value to patients.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial leadership to ensure compliant, impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Life Sciences, or related healthcare discipline.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience within the UAE market.
• Proven track record delivering sales targets and managing territories.
• Experience engaging with specialists, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.
• Experience in Key Account Management including government, private sector, and institutional customers.
• Solid understanding of the UAE healthcare ecosystem, regulations, and market access landscape.
• Preferred ophthalmology experience.
• Exposure to specialty or rare disease products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and achieve territory objectives within Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas.
• Develop and execute territory plans to maximize business opportunities and customer engagement.
• Promote the pharmaceutical portfolio to healthcare professionals, including specialists, physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Effectively utilize promotional resources and marketing initiatives to support business objectives.
• Ensure excellent execution of promotional activities and provide market insights to the wider business.
• Partner closely with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial leadership.
• Represent the company at medical congresses, scientific meetings, and industry events.
• Maintain accurate territory records and reporting.
• Safeguard company assets and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Sales

KOL management

Key Account Management

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Life Sciences, or related healthcare discipline

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 worldfrom 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.

This position may be available in the following location(s): Abu Dhabi

Therapeutic Area Partner (Pharma) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join Bausch + Lomb and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives across the UAE.

We are looking for a highly motivated Therapeutic Area Partner to join our Pharmaceutical team based in Abu Dhabi . In this field-based role, you will be responsible for driving business growth, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and delivering value to patients through innovative healthcare solutions.

If you are passionate about sales, customer engagement, and healthcare, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Drive sales growth and achieve territory objectives within Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas.
• Develop and execute territory plans to maximize business opportunities and customer engagement.
• Promote the company's pharmaceutical portfolio to healthcare professionals, including specialists, physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Effectively utilize promotional resources and marketing initiatives to support business objectives.
• Ensure excellent execution of promotional activities and provide market insights to the wider business.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial leadership.
• Represent the company at medical congresses, scientific meetings, and industry events.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate territory records and reporting.
• Safeguard company assets and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related healthcare discipline.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Experience

• Minimum5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience within the UAE market.
• Strong track record of consistently delivering sales targets and managing territories successfully.
• Experience engaging with specialists, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.
• Proven experience in Key Account Management, including government, private sector, and institutional customers.
• Solid understanding of the UAE healthcare ecosystem, regulations, and market access landscape.

Preferred

• Experience within the ophthalmology therapeutic area.
• Exposure to specialty or rare disease products is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Commercial Acumen
• Relationship Building & Networking
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Why Join Us?

At Bausch + Lomb, we are committed to helping people see better and live better. We offer an environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are valued, and where your contributions can make a real difference to patients, customers, and the healthcare community.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Function: Commercial Pharmaceutical Business

Employment Type: Full-Time

Ready to make an impact? and become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through trusted healthcare solutions.