Regional Business Development Manager (pharmaceutical) - Chinese speaking

Overview

• Job overview and responsibility
• *This role will be the first business lead, with gradual team expansion planned later.
• Drive API (Active Pharmaticeutical Ingredient) sales business development across the Middle East market and achieve annual sales targets and performance KPIs.
• Tap market potential, acquire new clients and retain existing partnerships. Identify client demands, deliver tailored product solutions, and boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Arrange client meetings, product promotion events and training sessions to enhance brand awareness and product reputation.
• Comply with local pharmaceutical registration regulations, trade policies and cultural norms. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure all sales activities abide by local laws and compliance rules.
• Manage daily operation and team affairs of the Middle East office, optimize work efficiency and lift overall team performance.
• Fulfill other assigned duties and support the company’s strategic development in the Middle East.
• Required skills and experiences
• 3–10 years of B2B sales or foreign trade experience in the Middle East pharmaceutical sector
• Hands-on experience with API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) sales — knows the product, the buyers, and how deals are structured
• Familiar with major local pharmaceutical enterprises across MENA and well-versed in regional drug registration rules
• Fluent in English (working language); able to navigate local business and cultural norms across the GCC
• Fluent in Mandarin is must
• Work Location: Based in Dubai, UAE (long-term residency required).
• Business Scope: API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) sales across the Middle East.
• Available to be Dubai-based for 6+ months per year on a long-term basis
• Preferred skills and experiences
• Arabic language proficiency
• Prior experience managing or building a small sales team
• Currently based in the MENA region
• Why Candidate should apply this position
• Package includes: accommodation, local car rental, and fuel expenses
• Early-stage ownership: first BD hire in the region, with team-building opportunity as revenue scales
• Work from home
• Report to
• Technical Manager based in Shenzhen, China
• Interview process
• Online interview (2-3 rounds)