🚀 General Manager / Group Director - Pharmacy

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We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded leader to head our Pharmacy business across the UAE. This is a Group-level leadership role responsible for driving growth, profitability, and digital innovation across both retail and hospital-based pharmacies .

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our pharmacy division - leading expansion across the UAE, enhancing operational excellence, and building a strong digital and e-commerce presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, growth, and performance of the pharmacy division across retail and hospital operations.
• Own the full P&L and deliver on financial targets, operational efficiency, and business sustainability.
• Expand the pharmacy footprint across the UAE through new store openings, partnerships, and business development initiatives.
• Build and strengthen the group's e-commerce and digital pharmacy capabilities to enhance customer reach and engagement.
• Drive innovation in product mix, pricing, and service delivery to stay ahead in a competitive market.
• Lead and mentor a team of senior pharmacy and operations professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, hospital management, and vendors to ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred .
• 15+ years of experience in pharmacy or healthcare management, including senior P&L responsibility.
• Proven success in scaling and managing multi-site pharmacy operations (retail and/or hospital).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in strategic business development and e-commerce transformation .
• Visionary leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing pharmacy business at a group level, with the autonomy to shape strategy, drive expansion, and make a lasting impact in a fast-evolving healthcare landscape.