1. Job Overview

DHL is hiring a Business Development Director MEA - LSHC in Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time, permanent role with DHL Logistics L.L.C, verified as live on the official DHL careers site on 3 October 2026.

2. Job Description

Drive the Life Sciences & Healthcare growth agenda across the Middle East and Africa for DHL Supply Chain.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the MEA LSHC Business Development strategy, driving sustainable revenue, profitability and market-share growth.
• Identify, develop and secure strategic Life Sciences & Healthcare opportunities across the region.
• Build a strong sector pipeline and accelerate growth with strategic customers.
• Lead complex RFIs, RFQs and RFPs and develop competitive sector-specific supply-chain solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and value-based consultative selling.
• Build relationships with LSHC customers, industry stakeholders and associations across MEA.
• Partner with Country Business Development, Operations, Solution Design, Regional Sector teams and other DHL divisions.
• Bring market and customer insights into regional strategy and strengthen the LSHC proposition.
• Support and develop the regional LSHC business-development community and share best practice.

4. Requirements & Qualifications

• Extensive Business Development experience within Contract Logistics.
• Strong exposure to the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of winning and growing complex business.
• Strong understanding of LSHC supply chains, customer requirements and industry standards.
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and ability to influence across countries and functions in a matrix organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English.

5. Preferred Qualifications

• MBA is an advantage.
• Additional regional language skills are an advantage.

10. Contract & Schedule

• Full-time
• Permanent

14. About the Company

DHL is a global logistics group, and this opportunity sits within supply-chain solutions through DHL. The business covers solution design, transport, warehousing, contract logistics and operational improvement.

15. How to Apply

Apply through this job’s direct page on the official DHL Careers site; the link below points to the vacancy itself, not a generic careers listing.

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16. FAQ

Where is the Business Development Director MEA - LSHC job located?

The published location is Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates.

What is the contract type for Business Development Director MEA - LSHC?

The role is full-time and permanent.

How do I apply for Business Development Director MEA - LSHC?

Use the job-specific DHL careers link in the How to Apply section.