25 Pharmaceuticals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Demand Planner with a background in pharmacy to optimize our demand planning processes and support the accurate forecasting of pharmaceutical products. The Demand Planner will leverage their knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that product demand is met efficiently, minimizing shortages and overstocks. This role involves close collaboration with sales, marketing, and production teams to align demand forecasts with market trends and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Forecasting and Planning:
• Develop, monitor, and update demand forecasts for pharmaceutical products using historical data, market trends, and sales input.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly demand reviews to adjust forecasts based on real-time insights and emerging data.
• Utilize statistical and predictive tools to improve forecast accuracy and optimize inventory levels.
• Market Analysis and Collaboration:
• Analyze market demand, product lifecycle stages, and competitor activity to refine forecasts.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotional activities, seasonal trends, and new product launches into demand planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on product availability and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
• Inventory Management:
• Monitor stock levels across the supply chain to ensure optimal inventory and reduce both excess stock and stockouts.
• Develop strategies for managing short-dated inventory, and ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations for pharmaceutical products.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely resupply, leveraging safety stock levels and reorder points as needed.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze demand variances and prepare reports on forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service performance.
• Generate actionable insights based on data trends, and present findings to leadership for strategic planning.
• Continuously improve demand planning processes through data-driven recommendations.
• Process Improvement and System Optimization:
• Identify opportunities to streamline demand planning processes and implement best practices for greater efficiency.
• Use demand planning software and ERP systems to manage data, run simulations, and support integrated business planning.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements to enhance demand planning practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related field. Advanced certifications in demand planning or supply chain management (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) are an advantage.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management in the pharmaceutical industry or a related healthcare field.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience using demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED8, AED15,000.00 per month

Application Deadline: 30/09/2025

Job Purpose:

To assist the purchasing team in sourcing, procuring, and maintaining adequate stock of medical drugs and pharmaceutical products at the most competitive prices, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing suppliers, collecting quotations, and preparing comparison sheets for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
• Support the Purchase Manager in negotiating prices, terms, and contracts with vendors.
• Maintain records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and related documentation.
• Ensure timely procurement of required medicines and supplies to avoid stock outs.
• Coordinate with the warehouse/store team to track inventory levels and raise purchase requisitions as needed.
• Verify supplier invoices, delivery notes, and ensure alignment with purchase orders.
• Assist in vendor evaluation, registration, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery and resolve any discrepancies in supply.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements (MOH, DHA, FDA, etc., depending on region).
• Generate regular purchase and stock status reports for management review.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Knowledge of medical drugs, generic/brand names, and pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Familiarity with local health authority regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Haleon is a world-leading consumer health company. We improve everyday health for billions of people by growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands.

We achieve this in a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Our environment is co-created, and our culture is uniquely ours.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Haleon's business in the UAE market.

The Business Growth Leader will manage distributors and key account managers to deliver profit and growth to the UAE business. They will implement future strategies and routes to market, driving excellence in execution through distributor sales teams.

1. Accelerate growth and profit for the UAE and region by unlocking sales opportunities and driving net revenue management.
2. Collaborate with distributors on different portfolios to ensure growth from profitable SKUs.
3. Lead relationships with pharmacy key accounts to foster partnerships and unlock growth opportunities using customer growth frameworks.
4. Identify opportunities to enhance portfolio mix and develop strategies for accelerated growth on high-profit SKUs, including pricing initiatives for margin enhancement.
5. Manage all business-related interactions with distributors (quality, audit, finance, supply chain) and oversee distributor end-to-end processes (agreements, screening, commercial terms, field force).
6. Expand OTC & Wellness business across tenders, private hospitals, and understand the UAE insurance landscape to increase channel penetration.
7. Manage overall spend and G2N within budget, ensuring ROI for activation activities.
8. Own the OTC/Wellness forecast for the UAE market and ensure alignment between distributors and Haleon Supply Chain.
9. Maintain commercial hygiene and adherence to policies (ATTP/TSF).

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Experience working with key customers, mainly pharmacies and hospitals
• At least 7 years of experience as a commercial or sales manager
• Distributor management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Leadership skills

We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters curiosity and promotes fair outcomes. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

We invite you to explore what life at Haleon is really like. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager (Pharma & Healthcare) to join our freight forwarding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and driving growth within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors.

The role entails identifying, prospecting, and securing new customers in the pharma/healthcare vertical, developing tailored logistics solutions to meet client needs, and building strong long-term client relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and healthcare distributors.

• Identify, prospect, and secure new customers in the pharma/healthcare vertical.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions (air, ocean, road, warehousing, cold chain) to meet client needs.
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and healthcare distributors.
• Ensure solutions are compliant with GDP, GMP, and IATA CEIV Pharma standards.
• Collaborate with operations, QA, and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Achieve sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability goals for the sector.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, industry events, and networking forums.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proven 5+ years of sales/business development experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical & healthcare logistics (temperature-controlled, cold chain, clinical trials, APIs, vaccines).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: GDP, GMP, CEIV, ISO standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience handling pharma/healthcare clients is a strong advantage.
• Strong network within the pharma/healthcare industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a competitive market.

Building Outstanding Teams, Setting a clear direction, Simplification, Collaborate & break silos, Execution & Accountability, Growth mindset, Innovation, Inclusion, External focus.

This is an opportunity to join a pharmaceutical company based in the UAE as a Warehouse and Distribution Manager. This is a strategic hire that will play a crucial role in the company's future growth strategy. The successful incumbent will manage all warehouse and distribution activities ensuring a focused team approach to the timely delivery of product to the customers. In addition this role is crucial in ensuring full compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements and/or company policies.

• Developed technical expertise and specialist skills of warehouse and distribution activities, thus providing advice and support to others
• Troubleshooting complex problems and liaising with own and other departments to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement processes and ensuring successful implementation of agreed changes
• Participation in internal and external audits, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance across the site
• Assessing training needs and schedules as required to meet immediate needs
• Prioritising and allocating work, planning resource and day to day supervision of teams

• Four years supervisory/managerial experience within warehousing and distribution in pharmaceuticals
• Up to date and demonstrable knowledge of cGMP, and cGDP requirements within a warehouse and distribution operation
• Ability to challenge existing processes and to effectively structure, draft and present improvements proposals
• Ability to effectively and compliantly review, amend and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Intermediate excel skills - Manipulating, analysing and presenting data
• The package: competitive according to experience

Parkhouse Bell Human Resources Consultancy that specialises in delivering HR services to education, manufacturing, retail, oil&gas, IT, and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2006, we now operate out of London, Dubai, and Brisbane delivering series internationally.

Our core services are:

• HR Consultancy
• Interim Management
• Recruitment
• Training

We have placed candidates at all levels from the front line to the board, and source staff on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.

All our consultants are specialists in the sector and we have a true understanding of the intricacies of doing business in a challenging economic and political environment. Integral to our way of working is our understanding of the importance of client and candidate confidentiality. Our ethos is one of providing a personal service and value for money.

Parkhouse Bell's success so far has been based on honesty, openness and a willingness to listen to our clients' needs.

Job description:

Sales / Business Development officer shall play a key role in driving business growth and expanding market access across the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.

The role focuses on supporting strategic initiatives for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Food supplements & Prescription medicines (Rx).

This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates who wish to build a career in healthcare marketing and business development.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Market Expansion & Business Growth

· Assist in identifying new business opportunities across MENA & Sub-Saharan Africa.

· Develop and execute B2B and B2C marketing strategies tailored to regional markets.

· Support product launches, promotional campaigns, and awareness activities in collaboration with Sales & Medical teams.

· Conduct SWOT and competitor analyses to guide business planning.

· Analyze CRM data and KPIs to guide segmentation, strategy, and lead nurturing.

2. Distributor & Partner Management

· Identify, evaluate and onboard new distributors & licensing partners as per the defined territory.

· Maintain relationships with partners to ensure smooth operations and market penetration.

· Assist in negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, and collaborations.

3. Sales & Product Support

· Provide product presentations, sales aids, and promotional materials.

· Conduct training sessions (online & offline) for sales teams and distributors.

· Support sales executives during customer meetings, trade fairs, exhibitions, and webinars.

4. Marketing & Content Development

· Prepare brochures, product profiles, presentations, case studies, and digital content.

· Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements in all marketing activities.

· Work with design agencies, consultants, and medical writers to develop promotional material.

5. Data & CRM Management

· Manage CRM tools to track leads, opportunities, and performance metrics.

· Analyze CRM data to guide segmentation, marketing strategies, and lead nurturing.

· Generate regular reports for management review.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with Regulatory Affairs for smooth product registration and approvals.

· Coordinate with Finance teams on pricing, budgets, and cost-control measures.

· Liaise with Medical teams for scientific marketing and technical content.

7. Commercial & Strategic Planning

· Assist in developing pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies for different markets.

· Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.

· Contribute to annual revenue planning and monitor achievement of targets.

· Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to stay ahead in the market.

Revenue & Target Management

· Set and achieve revenue and growth targets within the assigned regions.

· Ability to develop and maintain short to long-term strategic forecasts and plans to increase efficiency & profit.

Education :

· BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) along with MBA is MANDATORY.

Experience :

· Only Fresh graduates are welcome – Should be motivated individuals aiming to build a career in Healthcare Business Development / Marketing.

Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in MS Office mandatory - Excel, PowerPoint, Word - Formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Charts, Data Validation, etc.

· Familiarity with CRM systems, data analytics, and digital marketing platforms.

Soft Skills :

· Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.

· Excellent communication, business planner, negotiator, strategic thinking & analytical skills.

· Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

· Proficient in MS Office, data analytics tools, and digital marketing platforms.

· Should have skills to handle sales pressure.

· Ability to work in various time zone on suitable time for international business development.

· Maintain accurate customer databases, record and analyze sales activities, and prepare regular sales reports for management.

Language :

· Fluent in English. Arabic is an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED4,000.00 per month

Job description:

Sales / Business Development officer shall play a key role in driving business growth and expanding market presence in new and untapped regions for API & Excipients.

This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates who wish to build a career in healthcare marketing and business development.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Market Expansion & Business Growth

· Drive sales and new business development of APIs & excipients.

· Identify new business opportunities across MENA & Sub-Saharan Africa.

· Develop and execute B2B marketing strategies tailored to regional markets.

· Conduct SWOT and competitor analyses to guide business planning.

Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.

2. Distributor & Partner Management

· Identify, evaluate, and onboard new distributors and licensing partners.

· Maintain strong relationships with partners to ensure effective market penetration.

· Support negotiation of commercial contracts, agreements and collaborations.

· Coordinate with suppliers for product samples, regulatory requirements, DMFs, LOAs, and CEPs on day-to-day basis.

3. Sales & Product Support

· Deliver product presentations, sales aids, and promotional materials.

· Support customer meetings, trade fairs, exhibitions, and webinars.

4. Marketing & Content Development

· Prepare product profiles, presentations, case studies and digital content.

· Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements in all marketing activities.

5. Data & CRM Management

· Accurately maintain customer databases and CRM systems.

· Record and analyze sales activities, tracking leads, opportunities, and KPIs.

· Generate regular sales and performance reports for management.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with Regulatory Affairs to support product registration and approvals.

· Coordinate with Finance / management on pricing, budgets, and cost-control measures.

· Collaborate with Medical teams for scientific marketing and technical content.

7. Commercial & Strategic Planning

· Contribute to annual revenue planning and monitor target achievement.

· Assist in developing pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies.

· Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.

· Prepare short- and long-term forecasts to enhance profitability.

Education :

· BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) along with MBA is MANDATORY.

Experience :

· Only Fresh graduates are welcome – Should be motivated individuals aiming to build a career in Healthcare Business Development / Marketing.

Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in MS Office mandatory - Excel, PowerPoint, Word - Formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Charts, Data Validation, etc.

· Familiarity with CRM systems, data analytics, and digital marketing platforms.

Soft Skills :

· Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.

· Excellent communication, business planner, negotiator, strategic thinking & analytical skills.

· Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

· Proficient in MS Office, data analytics tools, and digital marketing platforms.

· Should have skills to handle sales pressure.

· Ability to work in various time zone on suitable time for international business development.

· Maintain accurate customer databases, record and analyze sales activities, and prepare regular sales reports for management.

Language :

· Fluent in English. Arabic is an added advantage.

Remuneration :

· Salary : AED 3,000-4,000/Per Month (All inclusive)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED4,000.00 per month

Company Description

Revitalife Compounding Pharmacy (RCP) is the first and leading licensed compounding pharmacy in the Middle East located in Dubai. Specializing in Biologically Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and professional nutritional products, RCP promotes a healthy lifestyle through safe and effective treatments.

Role Description

We are looking for 3 full-time Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representatives at Revitalife Compounding Pharmacy. The role involves engaging in pharmaceutical sales, providing excellent customer service, and promoting pharmacy products to clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Sales and Sales techniques, with expertise in any of the following fields: dermatology and hormone therapy.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy operations
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Pharmacy or Healthcare
• send CVs to

We are looking for a Sales Representative with at least 4-5 years of experience in
pharmaceutical sales, (outdoor-B2B)
specifically in Dubai & Northern Emirates Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to pharmacists, and healthcare providers within the designated area.
• Achieve monthly sales targets, follow up on order processing and ensure timely payment collection.
• Effectively manage and grow an assigned sales territory, ensuring coverage and maximizing sales opportunities.
• Provide accurate and timely sales reports, including feedback on market conditions, customer responses and product performance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the company's pharmaceutical products, including benefits, uses, and side effects.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  Proven track record in pharmaceutical sales (outdoor-B2B) with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Dubai and Northern Emirates.
• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Knowledge
  : Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products and industry regulations.
• Languages:
  Fluency in English is a must
• Others:
  Valid UAE driving license & own car