Head of Marketing

About the role

The Head of Marketing will lead the development and execution of the company’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy across the UAE. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for both the corporate brand and a diverse portfolio that includes pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, health foods, and consumer wellness products.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the annual and long‑term marketing strategy for a multi‑category portfolio.
• Drive brand growth, positioning, and visibility across healthcare, pharmacy, retail, e‑commerce, digital, trade, events, and corporate channels.
• Develop integrated marketing plans, campaign calendars, trade initiatives, digital programs, and customer engagement activities aligned with commercial priorities.
• Serve as the primary marketing partner for global principals, managing co‑funded initiatives, product launches, approvals, and performance reviews.
• Oversee corporate communications, public relations, internal and external messaging, corporate branding, digital platforms, social media, and reputation management.
• Lead healthcare professional engagement, educational initiatives, pharmacist training, and consumer outreach programs.
• Build and strengthen relationships with principals, retailers, healthcare institutions, agencies, and strategic partners.
• Use market intelligence, customer insights, and performance analytics to guide strategic decisions.

Required profile

• Strategic and commercially minded marketing leader with experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or similarly regulated industries.
• Proven expertise in brand building, communications, stakeholder engagement, and integrated marketing.
• Ability to translate marketing investment into measurable business impact.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the brand of a leading UAE healthcare distributor.
• Collaboration with global brand partners and senior leadership.
• Leadership of a high‑impact, cross‑functional marketing function.