Global Business Development Manager - Pharmaceuticals
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Aramex is seeking an experienced Global Business Development Manager for Pharma & Healthcare to join our freight forwarding team in Dubai on a full-time onsite basis. You will identify new pharma and healthcare opportunities, build long term client relationships, and design end to end logistics solutions across air, ocean, road, warehousing and cold chain while ensuring GDP, GMP and IATA CEIV Pharma compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma or healthcare logistics sales, a strong network in the sector, and a proven ability to hit revenue targets through cross functional collaboration with operations and QA. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight temperature controlled capabilities, clinical trials, APIs, vaccines, regulatory proficiency, and measurable wins, include concrete case studies, and demonstrate independence and travel readiness.
Purpose of the Job
We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager (Pharma & Healthcare) to join our freight forwarding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and driving growth within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors.
Job Description
• Identify, prospect, and secure new customers in the pharma/healthcare vertical.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions (air, ocean, road, warehousing, cold chain) to meet client needs.
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and healthcare distributors.
• Ensure solutions are compliant with GDP, GMP, and IATA CEIV Pharma standards.
• Collaborate with operations, QA, and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Achieve sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability goals for the sector.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, industry events, and networking forums.
Job Requirements - Experience and Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proven 5+ years of sales/business development experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical & healthcare logistics (temperature-controlled, cold chain, clinical trials, APIs, vaccines).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: GDP, GMP, CEIV, ISO standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience handling pharma/healthcare clients is a strong advantage
• Strong network within the pharma/healthcare industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a competitive market.