Product Manager - OTC and Front Shop Portfolio
Reference: CPT000386-CH-1
A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Product Manager for their OTC and Front Shop portfolio to contribute to the strategy development for the product portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties include:
- Develop and implement promotion activities according to the marketing plan and sales cycle to meet sales targets and increase market share.
- Develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for brand support.
- Participate in annual and rolling forecasting.
- Manage costs to budget.
- Develop a long-term strategic plan for the product portfolio and individual brands, in conjunction with the Marketing Manager, using sound marketing principles and analysis tools.
- Implement an annual promotional plan to achieve sales targets and grow market share through the sales cycle plan and other communication options.
- Maintain ongoing liaison with KOLs in relevant fields.
- Financial management of the marketing program including budget planning, resource allocation, and preparation of reports.
- Support marketing efforts into the Public Sector and Export Markets.
- Monitor and report external data from IMS, ImpactRx, and other sources including market share, sales growth vs. major competitors, and trends.
- Act as the “market expert” and communicate appropriately with internal and external contacts.
- Contribute to monthly rolling unit forecasts for supply planning.
- Develop partnerships with key support organizations, ensuring quality programs and managing projects from briefing to implementation on time and on budget.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in marketing or similar.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry product management is essential.
- Expert knowledge of regulatory and code of conduct issues impacting marketing.
- Ability to negotiate with internal contacts to ensure “Best Practice” programs are implemented on time with minimal disruption.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate win/win outcomes.
- Proven ability to create relationships within Government Agencies and other stakeholders in the Health Care environment.
- Sound understanding of the Health Care delivery system and data sources.
- Readiness to take leadership and become the “expert” on relevant markets.
- Professional demeanor and high energy as a leader.
- Ability to work autonomously and in team situations.
- Proactive in keeping abreast of industry developments and customer expectations.
- Self-reliant with demonstrated PC skills.
- Willingness to adapt according to business demands.
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