Product Manager

Introduction

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

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Desired Experience & Qualification

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

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market related

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

All personal information received will be processed in accordance with The Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 OF 2013