Portfolio Manager

Job Summary / Main Purpose

Business Responsibilities

• Manage the entire portfolio of product life cycle from strategic planning to major tactical activities to achieve qualitative and quantitative objectives.
• Ensure product progress through the product lifecycle from initial design concept through operationalization.
• Monitor and control marketing expenditure within budget allocation and its reflection on countries as well as overall brand and portfolio P&L.
• Liaise and work closely with Operations and Business Development to deliver new product offerings and improve those currently in service.
• Coordinate and build strong working relations with internal departments such as Medical, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Regulatory.
• Initiate product registration in all countries, proposing forecasts, prices, and market shares, and coordinate relevant tasks to assure product registration.
• Prepare all launch activities in different markets and follow up all pre-requisites for the launch.
• Assist countries in identifying KOLs and create corporate channels for long-term partnerships and alliances.
• Develop promotional campaigns and follow up their implementation and reflection on sales.
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by ongoing field visits to markets in various countries.
• Assist Country Managers, local product managers, and Marketing Coordinators in preparing cycle plans by developing message platforms, target specialties, and indications.
• Provide background product training, competitor analysis, and differentiation strategies to the field force.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements, defining market and competitor share, and forecasting projected business and targeted market share.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities, improving product packaging, and coordinating new product development.
• Support teams on the ground with strategies and tools necessary for product success.
• Follow up global product performance and diagnose and solve any deviation.
• Organize or participate in local, regional, and international symposia and conferences.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.

Core Competencies

• Highly result-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• High on innovation with a problem-solving attitude that supports customer centricity.
• Analytical mind with the ability to think diversely and understand the big picture.
• Excellent business acumen and strategic planning skills for diversified portfolio management coupled with strong influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and presentation skills with multitasking and project management experience.
• Team player with a proactive and collaborative approach who manages stakeholders in good spirit.

Qualifications, Key Experiences / Functional Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Biology, or Medicine; a Master's degree in Business or Marketing Management is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in marketing, primarily from the pharmaceuticals or FMCG industry.
• Broad marketing experience and therapy-specific market knowledge in the AFME region is a must.
• Digital marketing experience is a plus.
• 20% of the job will require traveling.
• Knowledge in strategic and business planning will be an advantage.
• Experience working with matrixed, geographically distributed, and functionally diverse work groups is preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with the business, operations, technology, and other key stakeholders is required.
• Experience in developing local product positioning strategies that resulted in incremental demand for product.
• Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in a marketing role in specialty therapeutic areas (CNS, Oncology, or Diabetes).