Principal Affairs Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Company Descriptionwas established in 1977 to service the pharmaceutical industry as an agent for the management, storage, and distribution of manufacturersxe2x80x99 brands to both the private and governmental sectors.Today, Arabian Ethicals has grown into one of the leading healthcare distributors in UAE, distributing 50 brands across its pharmaceutical core business, animal health, and consumer division. 1. Principal-Distributor Relationship: * Act as the primary point of contact between the distributor and its principals.
  • Ensure alignment and achievement of annual business objectives.
  • Monitor relationship performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs).
2. Regulatory: * Follow up & collaborate with the regulatory team to secure product registrations, renewals, and approvals.3. Business Development & Market Access: * Ensure the inclusion of new pipelines of our principals to expand the portfolio within the UAE market.
  • Support new product launches by coordinating with regulatory, supply chain, marketing, distribution, and sales teams.
  • Negotiate and manage agreements with Principals to optimize market access and sales efficiency.
4. Supply Chain, Demand Planning & Inventory Management: * Ensure seamless coordination between Principals and the distributor to prevent supply disruptions.
  • Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and manage order flow to ensure consistent product availability.
  • Work with logistics teams to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
5. Financial & Contract Management: * Ensure on-time principalsxe2x80x99 payables and receivables.
  • Collaborate internally and externally to resolve any financial disagreements.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, claim structures, and timely collections.
6. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: * Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders from principal companies.
  • Represent the distributor in meetings, conferences, and strategic discussions.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive corporate reputation and industry presence.
Qualifications
  • Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in pharmacy or life sciences.
  • Masterxe2x80x99s degree preferred
Additional InformationSkills & Professional Requirements: * Experience managing key account relationships at operational levels
  • 7-10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in pharmaceutical industry xe2x80x93 preferable in distribution
  • Required UAE and/ or GCC experience; international experience a bonus
Experience Requirements: * 7-10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in pharmaceutical industry xe2x80x93 preferable in distribution
  • Required UAE and/ or GCC experience; international experience a bonus

Arabian Ethicals

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1829951
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned