{"id":97365,"date":"2026-04-20T08:04:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/head-of-marketing-mea-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:04:57","slug":"head-of-marketing-mea-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/head-of-marketing-mea-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Marketing &#8211; MEA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>411_3496756<\/p>\n<p><p><b>ELPEN Pharmaceutical <\/b>, founded in 1965, has grown into Greece\u2019s leading pharmaceutical company, with a presence in 90+ countries\u2014driven by a simple belief: effective treatments can improve and extend lives. <\/p>\n<p>Our mission is clear: to grow as a leading European pharma company with global reach, always putting people first. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to drive this vision forward in the MEA region. <\/p>\n<h3>We\u2019re Hiring: Head of Marketing \u2013 MEA Dubai, UAE | Regional Leadership Role <\/h3>\n<p>This is more than a role \u2014 it\u2019s a seat at the strategic table. We\u2019re looking for a visionary marketing leader to architect brand ecosystems, translate data into decisive commercial action, and lead with influence in a business that is scaling with purpose and long-term ambition. <\/p>\n<p>In this role, you will: Think in patient journeys Speak in data and insights Listen deeply to communities and markets Execute with measurable impact All while embodying our core values: Respect, Care, Commitment to Quality, and Rewarding Creativity. As a key bridge between European pharmaceutical excellence and patients across the Middle East &#038; Africa, you will champion a simple but powerful belief: Geography should never limit access to world-class care. Reporting directly to the General Manager, MEA, this role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, influence growth, and make a meaningful difference at scale. <\/p>\n<h3>What You\u2019ll Drive as Head of Marketing \u2013 MEA <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive market share growth through insight-led brand strategies, clear differentiation, and disciplined execution \u2014 translating therapy leadership into measurable commercial impact across MEA <\/li>\n<li>Develop robust, data-driven forecasting models leveraging IQVIA analytics, epidemiology, and market potential assessments \u2014 ensuring every launch is timely, scalable, and commercially ready <\/li>\n<li>Build and champion transparent, action-oriented brand plans \u2014 translating strategy into clear milestones, ownership, and accountability across the commercial organization <\/li>\n<li>Lead segment development beyond product \u2014 shaping disease awareness, redefining diagnostic pathways, and creating markets in under-served therapeutic areas <\/li>\n<li>Track and continuously optimize brand performance \u2014 across equity, prescriber loyalty, penetration, and share of voice \u2014 to build sustained leadership <\/li>\n<li>Architect integrated brand strategies across MEA \u2014 from positioning and value proposition to full lifecycle management, grounded in science and patient need <\/li>\n<li>Shape future pipeline decisions by channelling MEA insights, unmet needs, and commercial opportunity analyses into Global Business Development <\/li>\n<li>Map and optimize the full patient journey \u2014 from awareness and diagnosis to adherence and long-term outcomes \u2014 designing around real patient experiences <\/li>\n<li>Build strategic partnerships with health societies, scientific associations, and advocacy groups \u2014 extending impact beyond the prescription <\/li>\n<li>Champion a clear purpose: improving patient outcomes and enabling healthier, more productive lives across communities <\/li>\n<li>Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth \u2014 inspiring teams to challenge the status quo <\/li>\n<li>Establish a strong multi-stakeholder ecosystem \u2014 engaging HCPs, KOLs, payers, regulators, and health authorities through trust-based relationships <\/li>\n<li>Integrate ESG principles into all initiatives \u2014 advancing health equity, ethics, and sustainable impact <\/li>\n<li>Design and govern the promotional mix with scientific rigor and full compliance with global standards and ethics <\/li>\n<li>Steward marketing investments with discipline \u2014 optimizing spend within governance frameworks <\/li>\n<li>Build best-in-class omnichannel ecosystems \u2014 integrating digital, CRM, e-detailing, medical platforms, and field activation <\/li>\n<li>Drive digital excellence across SEO\/SEM, content, social, and precision targeting for HCPs and patients <\/li>\n<li>Lead impactful medical education and scientific engagement platforms \u2014 positioning the organization as a trusted partner <\/li>\n<li>Partner closely with Sales to elevate field capabilities through training in product knowledge, science, and therapy expertise <\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with global marketing teams to leverage best practices and ensure brand consistency across markets <\/li>\n<li>Lead without authority \u2014 aligning Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, BD, and Commercial teams through vision, influence, and shared purpose <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your Foundation <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>5+ years in pharmaceutical marketing \u2014 with clear impact in a brand lead or senior role (MNC exposure preferred) <\/li>\n<li>Medical or pharmacy degree \u2014 your scientific credibility is non-negotiable <\/li>\n<li>Strong GCC\/MEA expertise \u2014 deep understanding of healthcare systems, payer dynamics, and cultural nuance <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your Expertise <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A disciplined forecaster and commercial planner \u2014 combining market modelling with launch excellence <\/li>\n<li>A proven launch leader \u2014 from pre-launch strategy to uptake acceleration and sustained growth <\/li>\n<li>Experience contributing to pipeline or business development is a strong advantage <\/li>\n<li>Fluent in omnichannel and digital \u2014 you lead digital thinking, you don\u2019t delegate it <\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical mindset \u2014 turning IQVIA data, patient flows, and market insights into action <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your Mindset <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A patient-journey thinker \u2014 you see the human story behind every prescription \u25b8 <\/li>\n<li>A natural alliance builder \u2014 trusted by HCPs, KOLs, societies, and policymakers alike \u25b8 <\/li>\n<li>An ESG advocate \u2014 you believe ethical, responsible marketing is a responsibility, not a constraint <\/li>\n<li>A culture carrier \u2014 you embody Respect, Care, Quality, and Creativity in everything you do <\/li>\n<li>Strong command of promotional strategy, budget governance, and compliance-led execution <\/li>\n<li>A team builder \u2014 elevating capabilities across marketing and sales, especially in scientific engagement <\/li>\n<li>Collaborative by nature \u2014 able to influence across Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Sets You Apart <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in Cardiometabolic, Respiratory, and\/or Oncology is a strong advantage <\/li>\n<li>Ambitious, analytical, and comfortable in ambiguity \u2014 you build structure where none exists <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u0641\u064a<b> ELPEN, <\/b> success isn\u2019t just measured in numbers. 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