Regional Head of Strategic Projects and Vaccines at Abbott Laboratories Dubai Full-time NEW

Looking for senior pharmaceutical leadership jobs in Dubai? Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Regional Head of Strategic Projects & Vaccines / Respiratory & CNS to join its Established Pharmaceutical division in Dubai, UAE. Additionally, this is a high-impact leadership role ideal for professionals with a consultancy background and deep commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

About the Role

The Regional Head of Strategic Projects & Vaccines / Respiratory & CNS at Abbott Laboratories is responsible for driving step-change growth across priority portfolios and markets. Furthermore, this role operates at the intersection of strategy, portfolio leadership, and execution, acting as a trusted advisor to the Divisional Vice President. Moreover, the position involves close partnership with the Regional Marketing Director to ensure strong alignment across brand strategy, portfolio priorities, and market execution throughout the MEAP region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement multi-year acceleration plans across priority countries aligned with regional growth objectives
• Partner with country GMs and cross-functional teams to diagnose growth levers and manage P&L modeling and ROI analysis
• Drive end-to-end regional marketing strategy for Vaccines, Respiratory, and CNS portfolios
• Lead launch excellence and portfolio optimization through strategic frameworks and execution standards
• Support local execution by partnering with country marketing teams on performance tracking and capability development
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the DVP on portfolio strategy and investment choices
• Lead preparation of executive-level materials including strategic reviews and SLT updates
• Act as a regional integrator across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and Finance teams
• Promote best-practice sharing and capability development across markets

Requirements

• Consultancy background is required for this leadership position
• Senior commercial, marketing, or strategy leadership experience in pharmaceuticals
• Experience in vaccines or specialty care across multiple markets is a strong advantage
• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives with tangible business outcomes
• Experience operating in regional or multi-country roles within emerging and developed markets
• Strong understanding of portfolio strategy, brand leadership, and launch execution

About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in more than 160 countries worldwide. Moreover, the company’s Established Pharmaceutical division delivers high-quality branded generic medicines across the world’s fastest-growing markets. In addition, Abbott is consistently recognized as one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune magazine. Explore more opportunities at Abbott Laboratories careers on ClassifiedJobs.ae.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive tax-free salary ranging from AED 18,000 to AED 35,000 per month
• Senior leadership role with strategic impact across the MEAP region
• Comprehensive health insurance and medical coverage
• Annual flight allowance to home country
• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE labor law
• Access to executive development programs and global career mobility
• Opportunity to shape portfolio strategy across emerging markets

How to Apply

To apply for this senior leadership position at Abbott Laboratories in Dubai, click the apply button below. Additionally, you can visit the Abbott Laboratories careers page for further details about the role.

Working in Dubai’s Pharmaceutical Sector

Dubai serves as a strategic hub for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the Middle East, offering professionals access to rapidly expanding markets and world-class infrastructure. Furthermore, senior leaders in this sector enjoy tax-free compensation packages, multicultural work environments, and exceptional career growth opportunities across the region.

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