Brand & Strategic Growth Manager - Biologics & Biosimilars

DBG Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Private health insurance discount

Autonomy

Career growth

Transit access

Flexible leave

Job summary

DBG Health Pty is seeking a Brand & Strategic Growth Manager – Biologics & Biosimilars to shape growth strategy across biologics and biosimilars portfolios. You will partner with senior stakeholders to develop annual and quarterly brand plans, manage the full marketing mix, and drive portfolio performance with a strong emphasis on market uptake and sustainable growth.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate portfolio strategy into commercial execution, engage with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmaceutical marketing/product management experience.
• Strong understanding of the Australian pharmaceutical landscape and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical capabilities using market, customer and performance data to drive strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand and portfolio strategy across Biologics & Biosimilars with annual plans and GTM strategies.
• Own commercial performance and P&L delivery including budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify growth opportunities through market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Ensure data integrity and regular performance reporting to external partners.
• Deliver high-impact brand activation and multichannel campaigns.
• Collaborate with sales to translate strategy into prioritized cycles and programs.
• Build partnerships with prescribers, pharmacists, KOLs, and partners to strengthen market engagement.

Skills

Pharmaceutical marketing

Brand management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting / P&L

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Strategic thinking

Education

Science/Pharmacy/Marketing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brand & Strategic Growth Manager - Biologics & Biosimilars

Shape the future of biologics and biosimilars, leading brand strategy, commercial growth and portfolio opportunities across a high-impact portfolio.

DBG Health is a purpose‑led healthcare group of more than 1,500 people, united by a commitment to being Defined by Good. We deliver accessible, high‑quality health, wellness, and pharmaceutical solutions at scale. Our success is driven by strong customer partnerships, agility, and a culture that empowers people to solve complex challenges and deliver results in a regulated environment.

Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, part of DBG Health and headquartered in Melbourne, is Australia's largest diversified pharmaceutical provider, delivering affordable, reliable access to essential medicines. Together, DBG Health and Arrotex are driving growth through stronger alignment, new capabilities, modern systems, and leadership development, while maintaining an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced culture.

Guided by our PACT values - Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity, we foster empowered decision‑making, performance, and responsible risk‑taking. Join a purpose‑driven organisation where you can shape outcomes, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.

About the role: The Brand & Strategic Growth Lead – Biologics & Biosimilars is a senior commercial marketing role responsible for shaping and executing the growth strategy for Arrotex’s expanding biologics and biosimilars portfolio. Working closely with the GM Marketing – Biologics & Biosimilars and senior stakeholders across Strategic Partnerships, AXE Health Services and the broader Arrotex business, you will lead the development of annual and quarterly brand strategies, with accountability across the full marketing mix and divisional P&L. You will translate portfolio strategy into high-impact commercial execution, partnering cross-functionally and engaging with prescribers, pharmacists, industry KOLs and external partners to drive brand performance, market uptake and sustainable growth. With a 1–5 year strategic horizon, you will also play a key role in identifying future growth opportunities across biosimilars, reference biologics and specialised pharmaceutical therapies, including pipeline opportunities and innovative pharmacist and patient engagement initiatives. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a strategically important portfolio and help shape the next phase of growth for Arrotex in the biologics and biosimilars market.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead brand and portfolio strategy across the Biologics & Biosimilars portfolio, developing annual brand plans, positioning, value propositions and go-to-market strategies across prescriber and retail pharmacy channels.


• Own commercial performance and P&L delivery, including budgeting, forecasting, market share, A&P investment and ongoing optimisation of portfolio performance.


• Drive portfolio growth and pipeline opportunities through market analysis, competitive intelligence, customer insights and evaluation of new biologic, biosimilar and specialty medicine opportunities.


• This role is accountable for the integrity of the data and reporting that underpin the Biologics and Biosimilars portfolio. It delivers regular performance reporting to external partners and uses commercial analysis to identify growth opportunities, including evaluating potential new products for the portfolio.


• Deliver high-impact brand activation, leading integrated marketing campaigns, product launches and multichannel engagement programs in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.


• Partner with and activate sales teams, translating portfolio strategy into clear cycle priorities, sales initiatives and customer programs that drive adoption, distribution and commercial growth.


• Build influential stakeholder partnerships across Prescribers, Pharmacists, KOLs, strategic partners and cross-functional teams to strengthen market engagement and support the successful execution of portfolio strategy.

Key Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years’ pharmaceutical marketing/product management experience, ideally across prescription medicines marketed to GPs, specialists and/or Retail Pharmacy.


• Strong understanding of the Australian pharmaceutical landscape, including prescriber dynamics, product/brand management and relevant Medicines Australia, GBMA and TGA requirements.


• Commercial and analytical capability, with experience using market, customer and performance data to develop insights, recommendations and growth strategies.


• Analytical skills: Strong analytical, deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use data and insights to review product performance and make recommendations.


• Technical skills: Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, plus accuracy and attention to detail.


• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build strong relationships across sales, marketing, medical and external partners.


• Strong project management and organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns and projects within tight timeframes.


• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills; previous pharmaceutical sales/detailing experience and tertiary qualifications in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine or Marketing would be highly regarded.

Benefits & perks:

At DBG Health, we offer more than just a job – we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a real impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, drive meaningful change, and grow both personally and professionally.

• Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness and beauty products - including MCo Beauty, E.L.F Cosmetics, Nude by Nature. Chemists Own and many more


• 12 weeks paid parental leave


• Access discounted private health insurance


• We are a values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture


• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success.


• Convenient head office location close to public transport, cafes and restaurants


• Opportunity to grow your career across all divisions within DBG Health


• Ability to purchase additional leave to provide opportunity for employees to spend more precious time with family, travelling or even study


• Explore the option of paying for your vehicle costs through novated leasing

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.