Purpose:

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Product Manager who will be responsible to drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship and commercial acumen

Key Job Outputs:

• Research: analyse the marketplace to understand the target audience, competitors, and spending
• Develop strategy: create a brand story and customer experience that connects the company with its products and builds loyalty
• Create marketing: develop and execute marketing campaigns, including messaging, visual elements, and budgets
• Manage projects: oversee the development of marketing campaigns and ensure brand alignment across multiple marketing areas
• Analyse data: analyse data for trends and insights to inform branding decisions
• Communication: communicate with marketing teams and advise them on branding strategy
• Maintain relationships: maintain relationships with company stakeholders
• Monitor reputation: monitor brand reputation and ensure the product or service appeals to customers
• Managing budgets to support branding efforts

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong communication skills in English with ability to efficiently and productively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrates strong industry knowledge (including awareness of company / competitor products and services) and strong commercial acumen
• Displays strong organisational and time management skills; multi-tasks effectively;
• Applies sophisticated analytical skills
• Takes initiative and acts pro-actively, enthusiastically and creatively
• Communicates effectively at all levels both internally and externally
• Continuously expands market and team knowledge
• Anticipates future industry trends and opportunities, proactively develops plans to address these and communicate them to senior management
• Works effectively in cross-functional teams – functionless environment
• Serves as a benchmark completing tasks and delivering on commitments in a timely manner
• Role model for others in line with company values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Marketing related)
• Bachelor’s degree in life science or (bio) medical sciences – advantageous

Experience:

• Prior experience as a Product Manager is required
• Previous experience as a Sales Manager is advantageous
• Prior experience in Cardiovascular and Diabetes portfolio is required
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry (5 - 8 years)
• Financial and budgeting skills and experience
• Detailed track record of successful sales initiatives advantageous
• Digital literacy (MS Office programs)
• Financial literacy

Salary: Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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