Job description

Oncology Sr Product Manager

Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) | UAE

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

We are committed to bringing high-quality, trusted medicines to millions of people around the world. Through our diverse portfolio and patient-focused approach, we help address evolving healthcare needs while creating sustainable value for patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. As we continue to expand our Oncology portfolio, we are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for cancer patients across the region.

We are seeking an Oncology Sr Product Manager based in the United Arab Emirates, responsible for leading the strategic and operational development of Abbott's Oncology franchise across the Gulf, Emerging Markets (GEM) & Levant Cluster.

In this highly visible regional role, you will drive pre-launch, launch, and post-launch excellence for oncology brands, build strong scientific partnerships with key stakeholders, and work cross-functionally to deliver sustainable business growth and long-term market leadership within the Oncology therapy area.

• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for the Oncology portfolio across GEM & Levant markets.
• Lead product launch excellence and market shaping initiatives for innovative Oncology therapies and biosimilars.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, cancer centers, and clinical stakeholders.
• Generate actionable insights from congresses, advisory boards, field engagement, and customer interactions to drive business strategies.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs to translate clinical evidence into impactful customer engagement plans.
• Monitor treatment guidelines, competitive intelligence, clinical developments, and biomarker trends to proactively identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Sales Excellence, Finance, and Global teams.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, digital initiatives, educational programs, and sales force training.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, performance monitoring, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Lead participation and engagement at key Oncology congresses and scientific platforms.
• Ensure all business activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Medicine.
• Minimum 7-10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including 4-5 years of Oncology Marketing experience.
• Proven Oncology commercial experience within Gulf and Levant markets, including the UAE.
• Existing network and demonstrated engagement with Oncology KOLs and leading cancer centers across the region.
• Deep understanding of Oncology treatment pathways, clinical evidence interpretation, patient journey, market access, reimbursement, and competitive landscape.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic relationships with KOLs, scientific societies, and oncology institutions.
• Strong experience collaborating with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent strategic planning, forecasting, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Fluent in English.

• MBA with focus on Marketing or Business Management.
• Experience supporting Oncology product launches, innovative therapies, or Oncology biosimilars.
• Experience in Lung Cancer and Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology.
• Knowledge of precision medicine, biomarkers, and evolving standards of care in Oncology.
• Familiarity with major Oncology congresses including ASCO, ESMO, WCLC, ESGO, and regional scientific forums.
• Arabic language skills.

Please note: Candidates without meaningful Oncology experience will not be considered for this role.

Join Abbott and help shape the future of Oncology care across the Gulf and Levant region while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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