**THE POSITION** Lead the development and execution of OPU operational plan for the defined TA/brands in alignment with ROPU brand strategies, with a focus on maximising customer engagement and execution excellence to drive sales growth and market share gain. Ensure cross business/function alignment with Medical Affairs and Sales and regular inputs/feedback to ROPU PM Marketing Head and TA/brand teams. Provide OPU inputs into the development of ROPU brand strategies. Lead, manage and develop direct reports within the TA in the OPU. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** 1. STRATEGY: + Lead the development and execution of OPU operational plan for the defined TA/brands + Influence the development of ROPU brand strategies by providing local input in relation to market, competitor and customer insights 2. DRIVING BUSINESS RESULTS: INPUT TO BUSINESS PLANNING CYCLE(OUTLOOK AND LONG TERM FORECAST(LTF) PROCESS) + Contribute to the LTF/Outlook preparation by providing sales and investment planning for the defined brand/TA + Develop LTF proposals for Sales, Direct Promotion and Field Force FTEs + Develop business cases/proposals for additional growth opportunities/NBOs/CSC applications BUSINESS PERFORMANCE + Drive the TA/Brand performance in line with the OPU objectives + Ensure achievement of OPU sales, market share and profit/profitability objectives of assigned brands in the TA + Drive brand performance with a strong focus on driving sales growth and market share gain of assigned brands in the TA within the OPU 3. PROCESS/CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION: OPERATIONAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT + Provide input to ROPU brand teams on local market, customer and competitor information as part of the development of the IBP + Validate ROPU TA/brand CSFs + Provide input to the TA/brand KPI development + Develop OPU Operational Plan OPERATIONAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION + Work as a TA/brand team to implement OPU operational plan including OPU customer engagement plan (e.g. advisory boards, stand alone meetings, symposia aligned to external society meetings, KOL development plans, etc.) + Drive performance through high quality brand reviews, issue identification, brainstorming to offer / share medical-marketing solutions LAUNCH READINESS + Launch readiness driver - lead local launch readiness process to ensure achievement of launch readiness milestones + Ensure the preparedness and skills of the team to launch and promote products within the TA in terms of product, market and company development + Work closely with Medical Affairs, Sales and Market Access to prepare for successful launch CROSS FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT AND ROPU COLLABORATION + Ensure cross functional alignment with Medical Affairs, Marketing Access and Sales + Provide regular feedback and input to ROPU TA/brand teams (marketing/competitor/customer insights) to develop brand strategies and ROPU operational plans + Continuously update and educate the organisation on topics relevant to the TA/brands, supporting the sales functions with updates and training materials for the TA/brands MONITORING AND REPORTING + Manage allocated TA DP budget + In collaboration with Commercial Operations, deliver monthly performance update and KPI reporting, with close monitoring of OPU market shares, immediately highlighting potential issues to PMMC and proposing solutions and counter measures + Communicate regularly key summaries/updates to PMMC in a clear and precise way to facilitate information sharing, consultation and efficient decision making, e.g. product knowledge, market/customer/competitor insights, M/S trends vs.other areas/markets CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT + Pro-actively engage with and manage multiple customers needs and represents them in BI decision making and planning + Execute medico-marketing initiatives to maximise customer engagement (to include Expert Engagement initiatives, CME, multichannel) + Manage relationships with business partners and customers in the OPU to develop BI's reputation as an externally focused organisation + Support/drive GTM transformation and adoption of Platforms and Process to enable excellent customer centric engagement 4. PEOPLE: PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND TALENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS: + Lead and develop an effective team committed to delivering stretch targets and achieving both short-term and long-term business objectives + Provide clarity on the goals and objectives to be achieved by the team + Ensure development of skills and abilities through ongoing feedback, coaching and development opportunities + Oversee and drive overall performance management and talent management of the team Leadership / Supervision: + Ensure implementation and compliance to the Performance Management / Talent Management / Compensation Planning / BI People timelines for the year + Ensure that there are development plans for direct reports and that they are being implemented on the agreed timelines + Ensure that talents are properly identified and that they are discussed in the cross validation and succession plans + Ensure that proper coaching is provided during the MAG discussions (midyear, yearend, or whenever the need arises). + Ensure the adequate staffing of the team and the development and movement of talents are properly implemented **REQUIEREMENT** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Pharmaceutics, Others + Solid experience in pharmaceutical marketing at a managerial level + A prior track record of success + Minimum 6-10 years marketing and sales experience + Minimum 3 years leadership experience + Special Skills (with reference to PRIME marketing Competencies Model): + Business and Marketing Acumen: Entry Stage: Developing; Target Stage:Demonstrating + Customer Orientation: Entry Stage: Demonstrating; Target Stage:Mastering + Strategy Development: Entry Stage: Developing; Target Stage:Demonstrating + Project Management: Entry Stage: Demonstrating; Target Stage:Mastering + Effective Execution: Entry Stage: Demonstrating; Target Stage: Mastering + Relationship Management: Entry Stage: Demonstrating; Target Stage: Mastering + Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook and database application + Highly developed communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to convince and engage at all levels both internally and externally + Ability to multi-task - organise, plan and solve problems effectively + Strong business acumen, coupled with good balance of strategic thinking and operational rigor + Strong analytical and planning ability + Strong interpersonal skills + Scientific orientation + Passion for performance + Decision making **Note to Recruitment Agencies** Boehringer Ingelheim does not accept candidate submissions from recruitment agencies that our company does not have existing contracts with. 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