Job Description

As the Brand & Customer Manager Vaccines, you will be an integral part of the Vaccines Franchise Romania. Reporting to the Franchise Lead Vaccines Romania, you will be responsible for identifying brand growth opportunities, setting portfolio priorities, and driving business plans within the country. This role will require you to design, develop, and implement marketing programs consistent with global and local strategies, as well as ensure launch readiness and optimization of existing business. Additionally, you will play a key role in engaging with top customers and driving improved patient health outcomes, while providing a highly effective customer experience in collaboration with the Medical Team.

Responsibilities:

Develop the Brand Plan for Romania in collaboration with the cross-functional team and ensure execution based on specific KPIsForecast sales and expenses, and follow up on the implementation of approved action plansDevelop relevant promotional and non-promotional materials and programs, customizing global and regional materials to be appropriate for the local marketIntegrate MCM activities, customer solutions projects, communication plans, and other customer-related activities to ensure strategic objectives are achievedCollaborate with support functions to conduct market research and analysisConduct frequent field visits to liaise with physicians and gain deeper market understanding and customer insightsLiaise with Vaccines KAMs to assess the response to current promotional material and programs, ensuring optimal utilization

Requirements:

Healthcare education, with a minimum of a Bachelor's or University degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Medicine or PharmacyMinimum of 5 years' experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably with experience in Vaccines and launching new productsAbility to manage key external stakeholders, influence without authority, and create and execute action plans in matrix cross-functional team structuresStrong leadership, problem-solving, project planning, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skillsKnowledge of financial management, business acumen, and the ability to prioritize objectives and make resource allocation decisionsDigitally literate with proficient use of MS Office programs

Leadership Behaviors:

Demonstrate ethics and integrityDrive resultsChampion changeOptimize operationsCollaborateFocus on customers and patientsMake rapid disciplined decisionsAct with courage and candorCommunicate candidly

Professional Competencies:

Business & financial acumenWorking across boundariesProject managementProductive communicationProblem-solvingProduct knowledge and portfolio managementRegulatory and compliance knowledgeLifecycle management

Desired:

Knowledge of the company, processes, clients, and/or customersDeep understanding of cultures and healthcare systems in the market

Language:

Fluent in conversational and written English

We offer a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about driving brand growth and customer engagement in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/6/2025

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Requisition ID:R338458