Brand & Innovation Head* Germany - all genders-

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Brand & Innovation Head to drive consumer engagement and oversee category growth for the German CHC business. This role emphasizes a challenger mindset, fostering innovation, and collaboration with global teams to enhance brand strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive marketing experience, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for consumer-centric approaches. Join a diverse, forward-thinking team committed to making a significant impact in the healthcare sector and shaping the future of self-care.

Leistungen

Competitive rewards

Health and wellness benefits

Parental leave

Diverse team environment

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years in marketing with team leadership experience.
• Experience in Consumer Healthcare or FMCG with a proven track record.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end consumer engagement for the German CHC business.
• Collaborate with global teams to define portfolio strategy.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Digital Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business or sciences

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

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Brand & Innovation Head* Germany - all genders-, Frankfurt

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Client:

Sanofi

Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.05.2025

Expiry Date:

23.06.2025

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About the

We are Opella. Opella is the new name of the former Sanofi Consumer Healthcare division, endorsing brands like Mucosolvan, Dulcolax, Thomapyrin, Allegra, Laxoberal, Rhinospray, Maalox, and others in Germany. We are establishing this name globally as part of our ambition to stand alone. We are also refining our behaviors to be recognized as the best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare company in the world. Our goal is to make self-care simple and empower consumers. Our mission? health in your hands.

Our marketing philosophy is driven by this purpose, centering on people—consumers, customers, healthcare professionals, and employees worldwide. We aim to build brands serving 1 billion consumers globally. To excel, we aspire to be the most consumer-centric Consumer Healthcare Company in and for the world, with a strong focus on ESG. Proudly B Corp certified since January 2024, sustainability is a priority.

We want to revolutionize self-care, achieve category leadership, and build strong global and local partnerships. We are a people-first business, uncovering and activating deep consumer and shopper insights.

As a top three global CHC player, we seek to enhance our strategic and operational capabilities for above-market growth across categories. We need talented leaders to shape the future of CHC, sharing our core values of courage, teamwork, respect, and integrity.

Our journey includes creating a fully standalone CHC business, separate from our Pharma heritage, with a potential carve-out in Germany (Nattermann & Cie GmbH) planned for earliest Q4 2024.

We emphasize a culture of a “challenger mindset”—building skills in strategic thinking, results, leadership, relationships, and influence, and encouraging action, feedback, and togetherness. We seek individuals aligned with this culture to contribute to this transformation.

Key to our success is our omni-channel approach, leading in e-commerce and integrating traditional and digital channels through disciplined focus and partnership, ensuring consumer-centric campaigns across platforms.

Our “love brands” are central to our strategy, continuously charged with desirability, innovation, and purpose to maintain our competitive edge and leadership.

If you resonate with our vision and want to drive the mission as our Brand & Innovation Head, all genders are encouraged to apply.

Main responsibilities

Manage end-to-end consumer and shopper engagement for the German CHC business, overseeing category growth teams including Brand Management, CMI, Digital, Media, Innovation, Consumer/HCP, and Shopper Activation. Collaborate with global and local brand teams for both global and local brands.

• Define portfolio strategy with local GM and global brand teams, managing resources for above-market growth, fostering a challenge mindset to drive innovation and profitable growth.
• Identify future skill sets and mindsets needed for success.
• Plan innovation pipelines in collaboration with global teams.
• Participate in the country CHC Leadership Team, representing marketing and helping to shape company culture and alignment.
• Develop annual execution, promotion, and launch plans.
• Challenge the status quo from marketing and innovation perspectives.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, digital/e-commerce, medical, regulatory, and global teams.
• Lead, evaluate, and implement the country’s strategic growth plan, ensuring success at the point of sale.
• Focus on achieving above-market growth, sales, and profitability objectives.
• Lead digital and media teams to create harmonized plans.
• Ensure effective collaboration with global GMs for global brands.

People Management Mindset

• Foster a culture of a “can do” challenger mindset, ownership, responsibility, sustainability, and digital savviness.
• Lead, coach, challenge, and evaluate team performance to keep the team energized and motivated.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or sciences; MBA is a plus.
• At least 12 years in marketing (global/local), with team leadership experience. Sales experience is a plus.
• Experience in Consumer Healthcare or FMCG, proven track record in marketing roles.
• International experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, entrepreneurial spirit, trend awareness, digital skills, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to lead through transformation, empower teams, and think strategically.
• Creative, collaborative, adaptable, and digitally savvy.

Languages

• Excellent German and English communication skills; French is a plus.

Why choose us?

• Competitive rewards, health and wellness benefits, parental leave, and more.
• Opportunity to contribute to manufacturing excellence and scientific innovation.
• Join a diverse, future-oriented team committed to making a difference.

At Sanofi, we are committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or other statuses. We celebrate diversity and inclusion.