Job Description
At our company, we are dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals through cutting-edge research. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Brand & Customer Manager (BCM) Oncology to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and execute marketing strategies that will make a significant impact on patient lives. If you are driven by innovation and have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to save and improve lives around the world.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the successful delivery of the marketing strategy and tactics to deliver performance across selected indications.
- Analyze local market and identify commercial opportunities; allocate resources and manage budgets.
- Develop strategies for designated countries; track, monitor progress and adjust activities accordingly.
- Lead alignment between different cross-functional teams.
- Ensure cross-functional team plans (Sales, Medical, CDx, Market Access, Communication & Regulatory) are in line with brand/franchise local strategic priorities.
- Understand and articulate the Customer Buying Process and execute Customer segmentation and targeting.
- Lead local customer teams for Brand and align around local brand/franchise strategy.
- Implement Regional & Global Marketing Strategy for the Brand locally.
- Develop country Brand Plans – marketing tactics, channel mix, PA, resources sections.
- Provide forecasting and track local initiatives and utilization of local promotion budgets (oversight).
- Utilize materials developed by the global team and customize them to the local market.
- Search for new and innovative ways of interacting with the Customer.
- Understand the Customers' channel preferences and develop and deliver innovative programs and services in line with Customer needs.
Qualifications
Required
- BS/BA degree (medical/pharmaceutical).
- Five years of experience in the multinational pharmaceutical industry.
- 2+ years experience in pharmaceutical marketing
- Strong understanding of the business and regulatory environment.
- Demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under stringent timelines and due dates.
- Demonstrated ability to brand, promote, and market products and concepts.
- Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
- Analytical skills with strong business acumen.
- Marketing analysis & communication.
- Creative, innovative, and has the ability to motivate others.
- Drive results, strategic thinking, and foster collaboration.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- High-end interpersonal skills & customer centricity.
Preferred
- Oncology experience.
- Gulf market experience.
**Required Skills: **
Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Cross-Team Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Management, Customer-Oriented, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Oncology Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Thinking
**Preferred Skills: **
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Job Posting End Date:
05/14/2026
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