Marketing Manager - Ethical Pharmaceuticals

DKSH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Healthcare is seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager to lead the strategy and performance of ethical pharmaceutical products in Australia. This role blends brand leadership, commercial strategy and people management, overseeing key marketing initiatives while directly guiding a small sales team.

You will develop brand plans, drive HCP engagement, analyse market insights and lead launches with cross-functional partners to maximise patient access and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Background in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices or regulated healthcare industries.
• Strong understanding of HCP engagement and the Australian healthcare landscape.
• Proven track record in developing and executing commercial marketing strategies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand strategies and annual marketing plans aligned to commercial objectives.
• Drive product growth through effective HCP engagement and omnichannel campaigns.
• Analyse market, customer and competitor insights to guide decisions.
• Lead product launches, lifecycle management and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical, Regulatory and Market Access teams for compliant execution.
• Manage promotional campaigns, content development and customer communications.
• Build relationships with HCPs, KOLs and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends and forecast accuracy; optimize results.
• Oversee marketing budgets and contribute to forecasting and planning.
• Coach and develop a small sales team to align brand strategy with field execution.

Skills

Brand leadership

HCP engagement

Omnichannel marketing

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

Marketing/Business degree

Science or Pharmacy related degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Omnichannel tools

Job description

Sales & Marketing Manager - Ethical Pharmaceuticals

Sales & Marketing Manager - Ethical Pharmaceuticals

DKSH Healthcare is seeking an experienced Sales & Marketing Manager to lead the strategy and performance of a portfolio of ethical pharmaceutical products within the Australian market.

This is a highly visible role that combines brand leadership, commercial strategy and people management, with responsibility for leading key marketing initiatives while directly managing a small sales team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute brand strategies and annual marketing plans aligned to commercial objectives.
• Drive product growth through effective HCP engagement and omnichannel marketing campaigns.
• Analyse market, customer and competitor insights to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead product launches, lifecycle management and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Medical, Regulatory and Market Access teams to ensure successful and compliant execution.
• Manage promotional campaigns, content development and customer communications.
• Build strong relationships with HCPs, KOLs and key internal stakeholders.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, forecasts and campaign effectiveness, providing recommendations to optimise results.
• Manage marketing budgets and contribute to forecasting and business planning activities.
• Coach, develop and lead a small sales team, ensuring alignment between brand strategy and field execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Background within pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices or another regulated healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of HCP engagement and the Australian healthcare landscape.
• Proven success developing and executing commercial marketing strategies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance, promotional governance and relevant industry codes.
• Experience using market data, CRM platforms, digital marketing and omnichannel engagement tools.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Science, Pharmacy, Medicine or a related discipline.

Why Join DKSH?

• End-to-end ownership of a pharmaceutical portfolio
• Direct leadership of a small sales team
• Opportunity to drive launches, growth and patient access initiatives
• Significant cross-functional exposure and influence across the business