Brand Manager Oncology - Gulf Cluster

Summary

Brand Manager, Oncology Therapy Area – Gulf Cluster

Location: Dubai

About The Role:

We are seeking a Brand Manager to lead the Oncology Therapy Area across the Gulf Cluster. In this role, you will shape brand strategy, translate insights into impactful marketing plans, and partner cross-functionally to deliver strong launches, sustainable growth, and meaningful customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings oncology expertise, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to turn strategy into execution in a complex, fast-paced environment.

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape oncology brand strategy across the Gulf Cluster and work in a collaborative, high-impact environment, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

Major accountabilities:

• Develop and execute the brand strategy, marketing plan, and promotional mix to achieve business objectives and address customer needs.
• Monitor business performance, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape, and recommend corrective actions to optimize results.
• Generate customer and market insights using appropriate tools and translate findings into clear strategic priorities and tactical plans.
• Lead operational planning across the brand life cycle to maximize impact, support launches, and optimize return on investment.
• Manage the brand budget accurately and ensure disciplined allocation of resources.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality initiatives on time and in line with objectives.
• Build strong external engagement and support relationship development with key stakeholders, including relevant healthcare experts and partners.
• Apply sound marketing principles and established internal processes to deliver compliant, customer-focused execution
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience in Oncology with; experience in breast cancer is preferred.
• Brand management experience in Gulf markets is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of strong commercial performance, including experience supporting or leading new product launches.
• Strong customer focus with proven ability to build credible external relationships and work effectively across functions and influence diverse stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to convert strategy into practical, high-quality execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues using both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Curious, creative, and up to date with current marketing trends and best practices
  
  

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

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