Division Manager

Overview

Salary

About the Role

Manufacturer Relations & MAH Onboarding

• Lead evaluation and onboarding of new pharmaceutical manufacturers and MAHs in line with company strategy and UAE regulatory standards
• Coordinate due diligence, vendor qualification, and required documentation including GMP, COPP, marketing authorizations, and distribution agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, principals, and external partners throughout onboarding and transition phases
• Work closely with Legal and Regulatory teams to finalize onboarding requirements, agreements, and compliance approvals

Product Onboarding & Market Access

• Oversee product listing, item master creation, and item code generation in ERP systems
• Ensure all product dossiers, technical documents, and regulatory approvals are completed before registration and launch
• Support product registration processes and coordinate with Regulatory Affairs for approvals and compliance
• Drive formulary inclusion and market access strategies across government and private healthcare sectors
• Align product pricing, availability, and demand planning with Finance and Supply Chain teams

Commercial Activation & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Procurement, Sales, and external partners
• Ensure seamless integration of product information into commercial, logistics, and sales systems
• Support commercial launch readiness, sales enablement, and operational alignment for new product introductions
• Manage key healthcare accounts and strengthen stakeholder relationships across government and private sectors
• Develop and implement onboarding workflows, SOPs, timelines, and standardized checklists
• Monitor onboarding progress, identify bottlenecks, and ensure timely execution

Compliance & Quality Alignment

• Ensure all onboarding activities comply with UAE pharmaceutical regulations, GxP standards, and internal SOPs
• Support audits, vendor qualification reviews, and compliance documentation
• Maintain updated records of licenses, agreements, and partner credentials

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to streamline onboarding efficiency and partner integration
• Monitor KPIs related to onboarding timelines, compliance, market access progress, and partner satisfaction
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for leadership review

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum
• 6–10 years of experience
• in pharmaceutical product onboarding, manufacturer onboarding, MAH onboarding, market access, regulatory affairs, vendor management, or key account management
• Strong understanding of
• pharmaceutical regulatory documentation, product registration, GxP compliance, and UAE healthcare regulations
• Proven experience in
• market access, formulary inclusion, and managing government/private healthcare accounts
• Strong exposure to both
• regulatory onboarding and commercial/sales coordination
• Expertise in
• key account management, product onboarding, and manufacturer integration within regulated healthcare environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred Background

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