Marketing Product Manager - Pharmaceutical (Permanent) - Gauteng iS0QV777R78M

About the job Marketing Product Manager - Pharmaceutical (Permanent) - Gauteng iS0QV777R78M POSITION: Permanent COMMENCEMENT: ASAP PURPOSE OF POSITION: The role is responsible for the management of product portfolio and all aspects of marketing of Pharma products. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Marketing Responsibilities Preparation of annual marketing plans. Preparation of marketing strategies on a quarterly basis with input from the relevant managers. Planning and execution of promotional activities congresses, marketing campaigns and advertising. Financial Management Preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast for product portfolio by liaising with relevant Managers. Analysing market and sales data and prepare Medium Term Strategies. Expense control - promotional budget and marketing expenses through discussions and decision making with Group Product Manager. Pricing and price list. Stock forecasting daily and monthly. Continuous stock forecasting and management. Corrective Actions.  Customer Liaison Maintain key customer contact by quarterly in-field visits to different regions.  Maintain key opinion leader program. Strategic Planning Evaluation of future opportunities by investigating market and analyzing available market research data. Evaluate new business opportunities and direction by analyzing field intelligence. Administrative Compile monthly reports on market related issues and sales to present to the Marketing Manager. Product Complaints Liaise with the Responsible Pharmacist regarding product complaints. Ensure follow-up of representatives to the customer to ensure good customer relationships and internal product related information flow. Scientific Support / Training  Scientific training of sales force on new products added to portfolio in conjunction with Scientific Support Manager ·Basic training of newly appointed employees in other departments MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Degree in health sciences essential plus a business studies and/or marketing qualification. 5 years in a sales environment in a related field. 3- 5 years as a product/brand manager in a related field. Undergraduate or postgraduate marketing qualification, as well as experience in digital marketing would be an advantage. Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) fluent in English. Intermediate to advanced level computer literacy (MS Office Suite) Competencies: The ability to recognize opportunities for new services and products and to act accordingly, taking measured risks into account. Customer orientation Ability to meet deadlines & attention to detail Goal & result orientation Sense of Market and future trends Leadership Competency Planning & Organizing Communication and negotiation Teamwork Passion for success Conflict Management Networking (Cooperation) #pharma #pharmamarketing #isanqajobs #isanqa #isanqaresouring