Chief Marketing Officer Gulf

About the role

The Gulf Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will lead Eli Lilly’s digital transformation across the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Reporting to the VP/GM of the Gulf Affiliate, the CMO will shape a consumer‑first, omnichannel commercial strategy that connects HCP engagement, consumer activation and customer‑facing excellence. This senior leader will drive a seamless, connected experience that strengthens both short‑term brand performance and long‑term competitive differentiation.

Key responsibilities

• Define and evolve the Gulf commercialization transformation agenda, ensuring current priorities are delivered while future capability needs stay flexible.
• Build an integrated capability roadmap covering HCP engagement, consumer activation, analytics, digital/AI enablement, business effectiveness and customer‑facing functions.
• Shape annual and multi‑year planning by aligning brand priorities, customer engagement, analytics and digital workstreams into a unified commercial strategy.
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, decision rights and accountability across Business Units, Medical, Market Access and Corporate Affairs.
• Lead a high‑performing, cross‑functional team and partner with affiliate and International Business Unit leaders to prioritize transformation initiatives and develop scalable capabilities beyond a traditional pharma CMO model.

Required profile

• Senior leader with extensive experience in commercial marketing, digital transformation and omnichannel execution within the pharmaceutical or life‑sciences sector.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Strong strategic thinking, governance and change‑management skills to drive large‑scale initiatives.

Required skills