Product Manager - Acute
MNA Recruitment
Full-time
On-site
Gauteng, South Africa
Brand Strategy & Management
Reference: CPT000448-CH-1
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Brand Manager for their acute portfolio to drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship and commercial acumen.
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Brand Manager for their acute portfolio to drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship and commercial acumen.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
- Managing budget
- Demonstrates strong communication skills in English with ability to efficiently and productively communicate orally and in writing
- Demonstrates strong industry knowledge (including awareness of the company / competitor
products and services) and strong commercial acumen - Displays strong organizational 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
- Bachelor’s Degree (Marketing related)
- Bachelor’s degree in life science or (bio) medical sciences - advantageous
- Prior experience as a Product Manager or Sales Manager is advantageous
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry (3-5 years)
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written communications
- Financial and budgeting skills and experience
- Detailed track record of successful sales initiatives advantageous
- Digital literacy (MS Office programs)
- Financial literacy
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com
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