Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1)Lead Launch Planning Tools (LPT): Spearhead the utilization and enhancement of launch planning tools to ensure effective execution and collaborative efforts across functions.2)Conduct Competitor Intelligence: Perform comprehensive competitor intelligence analysis to inform launch strategies and identify market opportunities.3)Manage Planning and Budgeting Processes: Oversee overall planning and budgeting processes, including L3 and LROP, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.4)Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate and strengthen collaboration among cross-functional teams to align on launch strategies and ensure seamless execution.5)Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present reports on launch progress, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.- Proficiency in English is required, with strong verbal and written communication skills.- A minimum of 5 years of experience in MNC pharmaceutical marketing or strategic planning or new product planning team. Experience with launch product planning and project management is highly desirable.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and driving cross-functional collaboration effectively.- Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.- A strategic thinker with robust project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2025

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Requisition ID:R339336