Inhaled Brand Director International Markets

Inhaled Brand Director, International Markets

Location: Dubai UAE (on site 3 days per week)

Are you ready to make a bold impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as the Inhaled Brand Director for International Markets and be part of a dynamic team driving growth and innovation. Based in Dubai, UAE, youll play a pivotal role in shaping international brand strategies and fuelling our shared ambition. With a strong heritage and commitment to international markets, theres no better place to feel inspired and energized!

Accountabilities

• Drive global inhaled portfolio strategy and build brand value propositions by integrating customer, market, and competitive insights.
• Guide and partner with in-country teams and leaders to develop robust brand strategies and business cases to achieve our financial targets and ambition for 2030.
• Lead coordination and communication with cross-functional teams on international brand objectives and implementation.
• Support local market capability-building to establish commercial presence and ensure market access through partnerships, engagement, and mapping.
• Generate insights to assess commercial opportunities and adopt a patient-centric brand strategy and campaign.
• Monitor and analyse performance across top markets and key sales and disease indicators.
• Provide hands-on and strategic leadership in driving robust launches and brand adoption in key countries.
• Support capability building in key markets and share best practices, especially around launch success, principles, and execution.
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Unit Director or in an equivalent commercial/leadership role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams in MC, Area or multi-country settings.
• Exceptional strategic and commercial acumen, with demonstrated success in developing and executing brand strategies that deliver significant business growth, especially at portfolio and above-country levels.
• Extensive experience in brand marketing and product launches, including oversight of multi-market launches and lifecycle management in complex, competitive environments.
• Understanding of commercialisation, pricing strategy, market access, and the regulatory landscape across diverse geographies, ideally with exposure to inhaled therapies or within respiratory/COPD therapeutic areas. You have had people management experience with the agility to lead and communicate across geographical and cultural boundaries in multiple time zones
• Superior leadership, change management, and influencing skills, with the ability to guide, inspire, and develop cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to deliver on ambitious brand objectives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, able to partner with executive leaders, external partners, and regional teams while navigating the sensitivities of international business.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, able to translate data and market insights into robust business cases and drive measurable commercial outcomes.
• Graduate degree in Sciences, Business, or related discipline; MBA or equivalent post-graduate business qualification
• Experience in brand marketing and solid understanding of commercialization and access to market, especially in emerging markets
• Project management skills with the ability to lead, plan, and drive the execution of business strategy and tactics
• Extensive experience in product launches
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry at an above-country role, preferably with experience in COPD
• Experience in project management of cross-functional teams in emerging markets
  
  

In Office Requirement

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you will find a workplace where high standards meet complex challenges. Our collective spirit fosters support and motivation, empowering you to make your mark. With a focus on sustainability, you can contribute to a future that extends beyond business projects. Here, you can pursue your ambitions with confidence, knowing youre part of a responsible, value-led organization.

So, What’s Next

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Date Posted

21-Aug-2025

Closing Date

30-Aug-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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