Portfolio Associate

Role Purpose The Portfolio Associate will support the development of regional and country-specific portfolio strategies across EME, helping increase the value of the new product pipeline by identifying and evaluating high-value short- and medium-term opportunities. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain the portfolio strategy, pipeline and five-year plan across EME markets. Investigate current and future market trends using relevant reports and databases to identify portfolio gaps and unmet needs. Conduct market evaluations through desk research, business intelligence, questionnaires, key opinion leader engagement and medical conferences. Coordinate portfolio evaluations with Medical, Marketing, Business Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Finance teams. Facilitate portfolio workshops across key countries to align priorities and select suitable molecules based on market potential. Evaluate product and therapeutic category potential, validate key assumptions and support go-to-market strategies and resource allocation. Maintain accurate forecasts and ensure transparency and data quality across portfolio plans. Identify potential licensing, acquisition and partnership opportunities in line with the agreed strategy. Coordinate internal due diligence for selected products and partners. Prepare and present P&L evaluations and business cases for selected products, including different commercial scenarios. Build and maintain effective relationships with licensors, manufacturers and business partners. Support the negotiation and completion of product licensing and local acquisition agreements. Support business development and launch-management activities from product selection through launch. Track NBD activities and assigned projects and prepare regular internal reports. Maintain and consolidate portfolio documentation, business cases, reports, analyses and plans. Requirements Education Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related field. Experience 1 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical business development, marketing, medical affairs, pharmaceutical affairs or management consulting. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical markets, therapeutic categories and marketing principles. Business analysis and financial evaluation skills. Ability to conduct market research, analyse information and prepare business cases. Skills and Attributes Strong communication, presentation and active-listening skills. Effective networking and stakeholder-management abilities. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and information-seeking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Results-driven, accountable and able to act with integrity. Work Level Junior Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position No Location Dubai

Desired Candidate Profile

Education Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related field. Experience 1 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical business development, marketing, medical affairs, pharmaceutical affairs or management consulting. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical markets, therapeutic categories and marketing principles. Business analysis and financial evaluation skills. Ability to conduct market research, analyse information and prepare business cases. Skills and Attributes Strong communication, presentation and active-listening skills. Effective networking and stakeholder-management abilities. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and information-seeking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Results-driven, accountable and able to act with integrity.