Senior Oncology Product Manager

About the role

Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for an Oncology Senior Product Manager based in the United Arab Emirates. The role leads the strategic and operational development of Abbott's Oncology franchise across the Gulf, Emerging Markets (GEM) and Levant cluster, driving pre-launch, launch and post-launch excellence for oncology brands and building scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for the Oncology portfolio across GEM and Levant markets.
• Lead product launch and market-shaping initiatives for oncology therapies and biosimilars.
• Build and maintain relationships with Oncology Key Opinion Leaders, scientific societies, cancer centres and clinical stakeholders.
• Turn insights from congresses, advisory boards, field engagement and customer interactions into business strategy.
• Partner with Medical Affairs to turn clinical evidence into customer engagement plans.
• Monitor treatment guidelines, competition, clinical developments and biomarker trends.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Sales Excellence, Finance and Global teams.
• Run marketing campaigns, digital initiatives, educational programmes and sales force training.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, performance monitoring and portfolio optimisation.
• Take part in key oncology congresses and ensure compliance with regulations and ethics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Medicine.
• Minimum 7-10 years of pharmaceutical experience, including 4-5 years in Oncology Marketing.
• Proven oncology commercial experience in Gulf and Levant markets, including the UAE.
• Existing network with oncology KOLs and cancer centres, and success building relationships with them.
• Fluent English; Arabic preferred.
• Preferred: MBA in Marketing or Business Management, experience with oncology launches or biosimilars, and knowledge of precision medicine and biomarkers.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of oncology treatment pathways, clinical evidence, market access, reimbursement and the competitive landscape.
• Strong strategic planning, forecasting, analytical and project management capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.