Product Manager OTC and Rx – Pharmaceutical
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date Posted | March 6, 2020 |
| Category |
Other
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
A leading multinational company within the Pharmaceutical sector is expanding their team and require the skills of a Senior Product Manager to become an invaluable long term team member.
This leader in its field is an employer of choice in South Africa, coupled with being a formidable player internationally. Their products boast outstanding reputation and market share
Duties & Responsibilities
- All marketing functions for OTC and scripted brands
- Develop business plan and strategy
- Driving of strategy through sales team
- Development of sales messages and strategy
- Development of training material and implementation thereof
- Achievement of sales budget and market share within allocated marketing spend
- New product launches
- Product sales forecasting and overseeing timely procurement and distribution
- Pricing aspects of all products
- Competitor analysis and communication strategies
- Implementing all promotional activity
- Co-ordinate product launches, conferences, exhibitions
- Ensure up-to-date product and industry knowledge
- PR and communications strategy and development of all promotional material
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum 5 years experience as a product manager in the Pharmaceutical industry
Must have experience with OTC and prescription products
FMCG background an advantage
Relevant Marketing or Sciences degree essential
