Head of Marketing Communications, FBB MEIA

**Interested in a career that matters?** **Interested in a career that matters?** ---------------------------------------- At Novonesis, we believe in bettering the world with biology. Our biosolutions touch some of the most important industries on the planet — food, beverages, agriculture, and energy — and everything we do is grounded in the belief that science can make the world more sustainable, more nourishing, and more resilient. We are looking for a **Head of Marketing Communications** to lead our marcomms function across the MEIA region — a diverse and dynamic geography spanning multiple countries, cultures, and five distinct sales sub-regions. In this leadership role, you will guide a talented team of marketing communications professionals while driving impactful, business-aligned marketing activation across the region. **The Role & Your Impact** -------------------------- This is a **strategic marketing leadership role** , not a project management position. You will shape and lead marketing communications in a fast-moving, complex environment where success depends on clarity, composure, and strong leadership. Key responsibilities include: * Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 regional marketing communications managers * Drive impactful marketing activation aligned with regional business priorities * Partner closely with regional marketing, sales leadership, and commercial teams * Collaborate with global marketing communications teams (including Denmark) to ensure alignment and best practice sharing * Contribute as a key member of the MEIA marketing leadership team * Bring structure and direction in a fast-paced, often non-linear environment **What You’ll Need to Be Successful** ------------------------------------- * Extensive experience in **senior marketing communications leadership roles** * Strong track record of **leading and developing high-performing teams** * Deep expertise in **marketing strategy, activation, and execution** * Ability to operate in **complex, matrixed, multicultural environments** * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills * Excellent communication skills in English **Core competencies:** * Strategic thinking with strong business acumen * Leadership maturity and resilience * Ability to navigate ambiguity and change * Cross-cultural collaboration * Customer- and sales-centric mindset **Additional Skills & Interests We Value** ------------------------------------------ * Experience in MEIA or similarly diverse growth markets * Exposure to biosolutions, food & beverage, agriculture, or related industries * Strong passion for marketing as a craft * Curiosity about global markets and cultures * Willingness to travel **What We Offer** ----------------- * A rare opportunity to lead marketing communications across one of Novonesis’ most dynamic regions * A purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability and innovation * A collaborative, international work environment * Strong exposure to global marketing leadership * Opportunities for growth and leadership development **Ways of Working / Working Conditions** ---------------------------------------- * Based in **Dubai, UAE** * Frequent collaboration across multiple time zones * Close interaction with regional sales and global stakeholders * Travel required across the MEIA region * Fast-paced and dynamic working environment **Relevant Information** ------------------------ * **Location:** Dubai, UAE * **Application deadline:** June 25 * **Contact:** [email protected] **Our purpose guides the way** In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. **Opportunities for everyone** We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. **Explore other openings** If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career