Business Manager, Consumer Health

We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to drive the growth and performance of an established consumer health and nutraceutical portfolio across the UAE and GCC markets.This business ownership role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will shape the growth agenda, manage commercial performance and lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen market presence, profitability and long-term competitiveness.The ideal candidate can build brands, develop channels, and translate commercial opportunities into measurable business results.Your mandateDrive business performance: Own portfolio performance, including revenue, profitability, market share, pricing, investment, and P&L management. Develop annual business plans, establish clear performance priorities and lead corrective actions when results fall short.Accelerate market and channel growth: Identify and unlock opportunities across pharmacies, healthcare professionals, modern trade, e-commerce and other relevant channels. Strengthen distribution, customer engagement and commercial execution while balancing sustainable growth with profitability.Shape portfolio and brand strategy: Lead portfolio development, market positioning, product lifecycle management and integrated marketing initiatives. Translate consumer insights, market intelligence and competitive dynamics into differentiated commercial strategies.Build digital and omnichannel performance: Drive e-commerce growth and digital marketing effectiveness. Connect online and offline initiatives to improve customer acquisition, brand visibility, conversion and return on investment.Deliver operational excellence: Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and other functions to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory health, product availability and investment efficiency.Lead through influence and collaboration: Build strong relationships with international business partners and internal stakeholders. Provide direction, coaching and performance accountability to teams, ensuring effective execution across markets and functions.What you bringMinimum 8 years of progressive experience in consumer healthcare, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements or closely related categories, including substantial brand or commercial management responsibility.Demonstrated ownership of a significant brand, product portfolio or commercial business, with direct accountability for P&L, budgets and profitability.Strong understanding of the UAE market, with exposure to multiple commercial channels and preferably broader GCC markets.Proven ability to develop and execute brand, portfolio and commercial growth strategies.Practical experience in digital marketing, e-commerce and omnichannel development.Experience managing international brand principals, strategic partners and cross-functional teams.Strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, negotiation skills and stakeholder management capabilities.Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Nutrition, Business or a related discipline. An MBA or equivalent business qualification is an advantage.What success looks likeYou will be measured by your ability to deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth, expand profitable distribution, strengthen portfolio competitiveness, improve digital performance and build effective commercial partnerships.We are looking for someone who can connect strategy with execution, challenge conventional thinking and take accountability for business outcomes.Interested?If you bring a strong combination of commercial leadership, brand expertise and consumer health experience, we welcome your application.This recruitment process is being conducted confidentially. Further information about the organisation and portfolio will be shared with shortlisted candidates.