The Product Manager will participate in implementing company plans in the Saudi pharmaceutical market. Collaborating closely with the cross-functional team and the Associate Medical Manager, the Product Manager will be responsible for implementing an integrated brand plan. As the individuals must partner with a cross-functional team, he/she must demonstrate highly collaborative behavior.

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Responsibilities

Product management

• The Product Manager will develop and implement an integrated marketing plan.
• Select, brief, monitor, and manage suppliers contracted to provide services to deliver quality outputs on time and budget.
• Effectively communicate the brand strategy to those responsible for its execution and inspire motivation and confidence in the brand action plan. Be a Brand Champion across the organization for her/his assigned brands.
• Shape the development and assist in executing market research activities designed to support and assess marketing initiatives.
• Effectively manage the approved promotional budget and take responsibility for budget estimates to respect phased spend and deliver on financial commitments.

Brand Monitoring & Tracking

• Determine how brand performance will be monitored (including the Brand Reporting needs), track performance, and recommend adjustments.
• Support The company’s Saudi Country manager in challenging and adapting the brand investments to meet our strategic objectives by making recommendations based on risks, benefits, and ROI.
• Follow the implementation of cycle tactics with field force(s), analyze feedback, and propose changes and improvements when necessary.

Business Planning

• Manage and oversee the internal brand planning process (meetings, consultations, strategy sessions, timeline, etc.) and ensure adequate direction for the various functions.
• Analyse and anticipate future trends in the market environment that are likely to impact the brand’s performance and potential.
• Foster strong working relationships with global Regional Teams to contribute to brand strategy tactics, leverage best practices, and demonstrate the company’s leadership.
• Develop a country brand strategy considering local market dynamics, buying process, drivers and barriers, competition, SWOT, targeting and segmentation, etc.
• Develop a cohesive tactical plan that addresses the brand’s strategic Critical Success Factors spanning the functions and optimizing the channel mix.
• Develop short- and long-term performance Projections.
• Life Cycle Management: Assess opportunities and develop business case(s) to support the company Country manager in making decisions and optimizing brand value.
• Participates in the annual Business Plan preparation for Lu-Sau.

Team leadership

• Coaching the field force team on communication skills through cycle meetings, training sessions & field visits, not interfering with the field force detailing to HCPs.
• Lead the cross-functional Brand Team and ensure strong & coordinated cross-functional work streams.
• Ensure the strategic integrity of projects and activities.
• Generate high commitment and enthusiasm towards achieving brand goals among Head Office and Field employees.

Qualifications

• University degree in life sciences
• Minimum of Two – Three (2-3) years of experience in marketing as a manager within the Specialty Pharmaceutical sector
• Knowledge of the migraine market is preferred
• Knowledge of the CNS or specialty / rare diseases market
• Excellent oral and written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong planning/organizational skills
• Leadership, driving results, and engagement in cross-functional teams
• Situational Adaptability
• Ability to manage ambiguity

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