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Acino Pharma

L-Acino is part of Arcera, a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets. With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents, and manufacturing sites in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide.
 
The position is based in Dubai, UAE and will report directly to the Commercial Director, META. The role will drive strategic projects, innovative initiatives, and new product launches that are critical to the organization s growth and evolution. By overseeing these high-impact projects, this role ensures alignment with strategic goals, facilitates operational excellence, and supports the organization s journey toward a more innovative and agile future.
 
 Your Responsibilities will be: 
 
 Strategic Project Management
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage high-priority projects that drive transformation and deliver value across the organization.</li>
<li>Develop project plans, manage timelines, coordinate resources, and communicate project status to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Oversee the coordination of pricing approvals for new products and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with market positioning and profitability targets.</li>
<li>Ensure projects align with corporate strategy and are delivered within scope, budget, and on time.</li>
</ul>
 
 Innovation Initiatives 
<ul>
<li>Identify and drive innovation opportunities within core and adjacent areas to enhance organizational capabilities.</li>
<li>Partner with cross-functional teams to incubate, test, and implement new ideas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Measure and report on the success of innovation initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.</li>
</ul>
 
 Product Launch Management 
<ul>
<li>Oversee the end-to-end product launch process, from pre-launch preparation to post-launch evaluation.</li>
<li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, operations) to ensure successful launches.</li>
<li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for new product introductions to measure success and impact.</li>
</ul>
 
 Strategic and Operational Support 
<ul>
<li>Assist in developing and refining the organization s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with transformation objectives.</li>
<li>Provide operational support by identifying process improvements and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency.</li>
<li>Facilitate collaboration across departments to maintain a unified approach toward strategic goals.</li>
</ul>
 
 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication 
<ul>
<li>Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership, providing updates on project status, challenges, and successes.</li>
<li>Conduct regular workshops, presentations, and reports to keep stakeholders engaged and informed.</li>
</ul>
 
 Your Profile: 
 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.</li>
<li>7+ years in strategic project management, innovation, or product management roles, with a track record of managing transformative initiatives in a dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Strong project management skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in change management and stakeholder engagement.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in coordinating business case approvals and alignment with financial and strategic goals.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with experience in tracking metrics and KPIs for project success.</li>
<li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to envision and implement future state solutions that align with long-term goals.</li>
<li>Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying root causes and developing effective solutions.</li>
<li>Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment with a strong ability to handle shifting priorities.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships to achieve goals collectively.</li>
<li>Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English languages. Proficiency in Turkish is an advantage.</li>
</ul>
 
This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

Transformation and Strategic Initiatives Lead

WorldFirst

<div>Main Responsibilities:</div> <ul> <li>Engage UAE policymakers, regulators and industry bodies to build awareness of our business and the benefits it brings to the UAE and wider region.</li> <li>Provide forward-looking strategic advice and recommendations to our businesses and communicate closely with business leaders and other internal stakeholders on key initiatives and emerging trends in the UAE and Middle East.</li> <li>Identify, cultivate, and establish strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders (government, regulators, ecosystem partners, and industry associations) to advance Ant International s mission and support inclusive growth in the region.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with our regional Government Relations (GR) team members to design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies tailored to the UAE and neighboring markets.</li> <li>Monitor local and regional policy developments, evaluate their potential impact, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on legislative, regulatory, and industry initiatives, as well as upcoming thought leadership forums in the UAE and Middle East.</li> <li>Work with internal business teams to identify opportunities and provide recommendations on operationalizing policy and regulatory changes affecting Ant International s operations in the UAE and across the region.</li> <li>Act as the project lead for key industry events in the UAE, ensuring effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders across diverse disciplines and cultures.</li> </ul>

Director of Global Affairs and Strategic Development

Deliveroo

A leading food delivery service in the UAE is seeking a Head of Strategy & Initiatives. The role involves shaping the strategic vision, analyzing performance, and leading cross-functional projects. Candidates should have 10+ years in strategy consulting or a high-growth environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be fluent in English. This is an exciting opportunity in a fast-growing company.

MEA Head of Strategy & Initiatives

EducoHire

A leading international school is seeking a Head of School to lead strategic goals, oversee curriculum planning, and promote a strong IB ethos. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Education, IB leadership training, and over 20 years of experience in education, including significant experience in IB schools. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits with a housing allowance.

IB Head of School: Strategic Leader for Global Education

Morgans Realty

Morgan's Advisory Head of Strategic Investments 
 
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Description Strategize. Analyze. Capitalize. At Morgan s, real estate is more than location, it s vision, timing, and return. As Head of Strategic Investments, you will drive our investment division forward, identifying key opportunities and structuring strategies that create long-term value for clients and stakeholders alike. About the Role You ll oversee major transactions, develop investment theses, and build our positioning as a trusted advisory partner in commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate investments.
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Responsibilities What You ll Do <ul> <li> Build and lead the investment advisory arm of Morgan s.</li> <li> Originate and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities.</li> <li> Structure strategic deals and joint ventures with institutional investors and private entities.</li> <li> Provide market intelligence and financial modeling to support client decisions.</li> <li> Represent Morgan s at investment summits, private roundtables, and global forums.</li> </ul> Who We re Looking For <ul> <li> 5+ years in real estate investment, private equity, or fund advisory.</li> <li> Proven track record in structuring complex transactions and raising capital.</li> <li> Strong understanding of Dubai s regulatory and investment landscape.</li> <li> High analytical skills and excellent relationship-building abilities</li></ul>

Head of Strategic Investment

Bondex

Head of Business Development & Partnerships Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Head of Business Development & Partnerships role at Bondex Head of Business Development & Partnerships Join to apply for the Head of Business Development & Partnerships role at Bondex<ul><li>Define and execute BD and partnership strategy across all verticals.</li><li>Identify and pursue high-impact partnerships with protocols, exchanges, VCs, trading firms, and DAOs.</li><li>Drive 300%+ revenue growth through targeted initiatives, market expansion, and structured deal-making. </li></ul>Responsibilities Strategic & Revenue Leadership <ul><li>Define and execute BD and partnership strategy across all verticals.</li><li>Identify and pursue high-impact partnerships with protocols, exchanges, VCs, trading firms, and DAOs.</li><li>Drive 300%+ revenue growth through targeted initiatives, market expansion, and structured deal-making. </li></ul>Ecosystem Building <ul><li>Design partnership ecosystems that generate network effects and long-term compounding value.</li><li>Develop tailored relationship frameworks across client types-from early-stage projects to institutional desks. </li></ul>Startup Execution <ul><li>Bring hands-on startup experience: comfort with ambiguity, ownership, and process building from zero.</li><li>Set up scalable infrastructure: lead pipelines, onboarding workflows, dashboards, and CRM systems. </li></ul>Team Management <ul><li>Manage and grow a global team of 5+ BD professionals, setting clear KPIs and coaching high performers.</li><li>Foster a culture of excellence, data-driven execution, and cross-functional collaboration. </li></ul>Requirements Sales & BD Background <ul><li>6+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.</li><li>3+ years in the crypto/web3 ecosystem. </li></ul>Leadership <ul><li>2+ years leading a team of at least 5 people, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment. </li></ul>Proven Impact <ul><li>Demonstrated success in driving 3x revenue growth or equivalent performance outcomes.</li><li>Experience building and scaling BD systems and partner programs from scratch. </li></ul>Crypto-Specific Advantage <ul><li>Experience in Market Making or OTC is a strong plus, but not a requirement.</li><li>Bonus points for trading or capital markets experience, especially with tokens or liquidity management. </li></ul>Soft & Hard Skills <ul><li>Outstanding communicator and negotiator-equally comfortable with founders and institutional decision-makers.</li><li>Deep understanding of crypto ecosystems, incentive structures, token economies, and strategic deal structuring.</li><li>Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and KPI-driven operations.</li></ul></ul> Seniority level <ul><li> Seniority level Director</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li> Employment type Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li> Job function Business Development and Sales</li><li> Industries Mobile Computing Software Products</li></ul>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bondex by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Head of Business Development" roles. Head of International Business Development Business Development Director - Retail, Consumer Goods domain Director, EEMEA Business Development - Cross-Border B2B Payments-R-251895 Head Of Business Development - Dubai Office Director Business Development & Client Management Business Development & Key Account Manager/ Director - Middle East & Africa Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 22 hours ago Director, Head of Middle East Professional Services (GPS) Director -Business Development Representative (Corporate Segment) Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 16 hours agoDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 23 hours ago Senior Executive - Relations (Business Development Focus) SENIOR MANAGER - ECONOMIC PARKS SOLUTIONS Commercial Director (Sales and Business Development) Vice President & Head of Products- Business Banking Assets Head of Expansion & B2B Sales Director (Luxury Fashion) - Middle East (Commission-Based, with Leadership Track) We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Head of Business Development & Partnerships

McGraw-Hill Education

What You'll Do:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Roadmap Development - International -Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for international-focused multi-platform and multi-product lines. Collaborate closely with the Director of Product Management, product leaders, and key stakeholders across departments and global regions to ensure alignment with broader company goals, market opportunities, and the strategic push for international growth and scale.</li>
<li>Strategic Roadmap Development - Test Prep- Shape and guide the strategic vision and roadmap for a global suite of test prep products supporting high-stakes licensure exams across diverse markets. Collaborate with the Director of Product Management, content leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective execution and alignment with broader business objectives and market opportunities.</li>
<li>Product Leadership- Serve as a key representative of the product team, providing strategic insights to support critical decision-making and secure leadership buy-in. Identify new product opportunities, shape ideas into scalable proposals, and develop high-level documentation backed by solid discovery work to guide business direction and drive execution.</li>
<li>Product Development &amp; Execution- Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of key strategic initiatives in close collaboration with content, UX, and engineering teams. Partner with marketing and customer success to support go-to-market execution. Support the broader roadmap delivery across cross-functional teams, identify areas for process improvement, and implement changes to enhance efficiency, regularly running retrospectives to assess and optimize value.</li>
<li>Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the product lead for new initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams on goals and priorities. Communicate roadmap updates and drive collaboration across engineering, content, design, marketing, sales, and customer success.</li>
<li>Market &amp; User Research: Conduct market and user research to inform strategy, with a focus on international and test prep needs. Use interviews, surveys, focus groups, and user testing to gather insights and guide product decisions.</li>
<li>Metrics &amp; Performance Tracking- Collecting, visualizing, and analysing product analytics data for the entire multi-platform product or multi-product line; working product analytics in a way that establishes core metrics, key performances indicators and develop product goals to achieve to demonstrate efficacy or product market fit to leadership.</li>
<li>Establishes product backlog for products and development plans for next few years.</li>
<li>Coordinate complex development projects across multiple different technology teams, including outsourced vendors</li>
</ul>

Sr Product Manager

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