Sales Manager, Oncology, Gulf

Notes for Muhajirs: This suits a pharmaceutical sales leader with oncology experience who can coach a team of Product Specialists across Gulf territories. The role is accountable for territory performance and sales results for oncology brands. The posting gives a closing date of 19 November 2026.

About the role: The Sales Manager coaches, leads, develops and guides Oncology Product Specialists, driving clinical demand for oncology brands with key accounts. Duties include developing territory and account strategy and plans, prioritising accounts such as hospitals and supply pharmacies, and working with individual specialists to set goals within each territory and tumour area. The role builds long-term relationships with the multi-disciplinary team and decision making unit, supports science-based discussions on approved indications, product efficacy and safety profiles and treatment protocols, arranges multidisciplinary workshops and speaker programmes, supports oncology nurse training, and ensures the team completes all training and product examinations and complies with external regulations, internal policies and the company code of conduct.

Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in oncology or another related specialty care area. Previous experience as a sales manager in oncology or another related specialty care area. Proven track record of engaging and developing lasting relationships with a broad base of key stakeholders in complex clinical environments. Strong leadership attributes, proven coaching and development skills, and proven strategic thinking, judgement and persuasion and negotiation skills. Proven record of developing and executing account strategies. Key account management expertise and a healthcare bachelor's degree are desirable.

Location: United Arab Emirates

Source: Bayt, 10 Nov 2026