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Marketing Manager & Launch Lead

GSK
Jeddah, KSA
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
Pharmaceutical marketingMarketing strategyProduct launchesProduct lifecycle managementBrand strategyMarketing campaign planning

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Role overview

Marketing Manager & Launch Lead role driving therapy-area and brand launches, lifecycle management, and value for patients and healthcare providers.

The role is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

The role is listed for Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves approximately 50% external-facing time.

Key responsibilities

  • Define and align product portfolio vision, strategy, and goals across stakeholders; lead the commercial cycle and brand forecasting.
  • Translate portfolio and global brand strategy into launch and activity plans with milestones, owners, timelines, and KPIs.
  • Lead launch and brand execution meetings across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply, Digital, and Finance.
  • Track and review launch, sales, market share, access, and execution KPIs; guide performance discussions and corrective actions.
  • Oversee product lifecycle from pre-launch to post-launch and identify opportunities for market penetration and revenue growth.
  • Engage external experts and support customer experience; co-create brand strategies, integrated campaigns, and educational programs.
  • Lead access plans to support patient access to medicines and ensure activities meet ethical, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Required qualifications

  • Saudi nationality is stated as a basic qualification in the source posting.
  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialist card (SCFHS) is required.
  • At least 4 years of pharmaceutical-industry experience with a proven performance record.
  • Previous marketing experience.

Preferred qualifications

  • Expertise in biologics, respiratory medicines, or specialty medicines is a plus.
  • Communication, stakeholder management, influencing, problem-solving, and working to tight timelines are listed as advantageous.
  • Budgeting skills and cost-consciousness are listed as advantageous.

Skills listed

  • Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Marketing Campaign Planning, Marketing Measurement, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Omnichannel Marketing, and Scientific Literacy.

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