Brand Manager

Avernus Pharma; Dubai; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avernus Pharma is seeking a Brand Manager to drive marketing and brand strategies for growth and market leadership in the UAE. The role collaborates with internal teams and pharmaceutical principals to maximize opportunities and sustainability of products.

Responsibilities include planning campaigns, launches, and educational activities while managing budgets, forecasting, and stakeholder relationships. Strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field.
• 7+ years total experience, with 2+ years in pharma marketing in UAE.
• Proven brand management, marketing strategy, and product launches.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute annual brand and marketing plans.
• Manage brand positioning, messaging, lifecycle planning.

Connaissances

Brand Management

Marketing Strategy

Market Research

Product Launches

Brand Positioning

Budgeting

Stakeholder Mgmt

Formation

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or related

Description du poste

The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing and brand strategies to drive product growth, strengthen market positioning, and achieve business objectives. The role involves managing brand performance, conducting market research, developing strategic partnerships, and collaborating with internal teams and pharmaceutical principals to maximize business opportunities and product sustainability.

Job Purpose

The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing and brand strategies to drive product growth, strengthen market positioning, and achieve business objectives. The role involves managing brand performance, conducting market research, developing strategic partnerships, and collaborating with internal teams and pharmaceutical principals to maximize business opportunities and product sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual brand and marketing plans aligned with company objectives.
• Manage brand positioning, product messaging, marketing strategies, and product lifecycle planning.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and product forecasting to identify growth opportunities.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns, product launches, scientific meetings, symposiums, presentations, and promotional activities within allocated budgets.
• Monitor brand performance, market share, and marketing effectiveness, recommending improvements where needed.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to identify new business opportunities and support new contract signing activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical principals, business partners, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with pharmaceutical principals to obtain product knowledge, market insights, and relevant updates.
• Work closely with sales, medical, regulatory, finance, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of marketing plans.
• Manage marketing budgets effectively and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Organize product training and educational activities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion, product sustainability, and long‑term business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of total professional experience, including at least 2 years of marketing experience within the pharmaceutical industry in the UAE
• Proven experience in brand management, marketing strategy, and product launches.
• Good understanding of the UAE pharmaceutical market and competitive landscape.
• Experience dealing with pharmaceutical principals and business partners is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Creative, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development mindset.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Duties are not limited to the above and may include other responsibilities assigned by management in line with business requirements.