Job Description

Our marketing team is hiring ! We are looking for a Brand & Customer Manager Pediatric Vaccines for our Human Health Division. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

Reporting to the BeLux Pneumococcal and Pediatric Vaccines Lead, the BCM is responsible for achieving financial, strategic and execution objectives, in close collaboration with the cross functional team. The primary activities include but are not limited to:

Market understanding: Analysis of local market and identification of commercial opportunities based on market research and customer insights (HCPs and general public)

Strategy development: Participation at regional brand meetings, understanding and translating the global product strategy into local priorities and the integrated business plan

Project & event management: Implementation and tracking of (digital) campaigns, initiatives and materials directed at different internal and external stakeholders, such as HCPs, sales teams or general public

Customer focus and gaining customer insights: individual visit with relevant stakeholders aimed at co-developing materials or implementing specific programs, participation at national, regional or local congresses or own events

Financial acumen: Forecasting & tracking of product sales and expenses in alignment with the BU and finance department based on local external and global internal assumptions

Cost management: allocating resources and managing budgets. Tracking progress and adjusting activities accordingly

Cross functional collaboration: ensure alignment with the Integrated Brand and Customer Plan between various stakeholders/departments such as Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Finance, Demand Planning etc. Participating in or leading cross functional workstreams of different nature

Contributes with a high level of cooperation between teams and/or departments, ensuring adequate sales input into the planning process

Foster new ways of working: Agile, scrum, OKR, etc.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in marketing and sales functions, an ability and interest to work in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues to meet business and professional objectives. Demonstrate curiosity and open mindset to drive innovation and changes when required so we continue to deliver best value to external stakeholders.

Your profile

University degree in Life Sciences or another relevant discipline with healthcare curriculum

Experience in marketing and sales is a plus

Experience in pharmaceutical industry is a plus

Experience in Vaccines Business in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Account Management or Policy is a plus

Digital savviness

High level of analytical skills

Strong communication skills in English and at least 1 or 2 native languages (French and/or Dutch)

Excellent presentation skills in English

Excellent power point and excel skills, other project management and digital effectiveness tools

Cross functional collaboration & leadership (Medical Affairs, CX, Market Access, KAM…)

Outstanding negotiation skills

Excellent Budget management competency

Excellent business acumen and growth mindset

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Requisition ID:R325830