Brand Manager (Women's Health)

Orion Pharma; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nordic pharmaceutical company is looking for a brand manager in Reading, UK. This role involves developing strategic brand plans, analyzing market trends, and ensuring successful lifecycle management of products. Candidates should have a degree in life sciences or marketing, as well as pharmaceutical sales and marketing experience. The company offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a hybrid work schedule along with professional development benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth

Inclusive & progressive environment

Work-life balance with hybrid working

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in life sciences, marketing or related field.
• Relevant pharmaceutical sales or marketing experience is required.
• Knowledge of UK healthcare system and ABPI Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UK brand plans for product growth.
• Act as the brand champion for the sales force.
• Analyze market trends and provide actionable brand insights.
• Manage product launches and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in life sciences, marketing, or related field

ABPI Qualification – Advanced Professional Programme

Job description

Job Description

About the role

To develop and execute strategic brand plans for assigned product, driving awareness, engagement, and growth in alignment with Orion Pharma’s global strategy and UK market needs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful lifecycle management of Orion’s brands, with a strong focus on cross‑functional collaboration and excellence in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UK brand plans to sustain strong in‑market growth, whilst aligning to Orion’s global therapy area objectives.
• Act as the brand champion and first‑line contact for the sales force, ensuring alignment and support across commercial activities.

Lead and monitor multi‑channel promotional campaigns

• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform brand decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing, Medical, Sales, Business Insights, Public Affairs and Global teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage product launches and lifecycle activities, ensuring timely and impactful delivery.
• Track and evaluate brand performance through KPIs and ROI analysis, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Ensure all marketing activities comply with ABPI Code.

Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and external partners.

Support the UK Training Manager in designing and delivering product related onboarding and continuous development programmes for new and existing team members.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a company in growth and expanding its portfolio, giving you the chance to build your career whilst shaping the future of our brands.
• Inclusive & Progressive Environment: Join a collaborative culture that values respect, innovation, and integrity, where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes.
• Professional Development: We actively support your growth and encourage continuous learning.
• Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid working (3+2), 25 days holiday plus buy option and wellness initiatives.

Our expectations

Core competencies (Orion’s Values).

• Collaboration & Respect (Appreciate Each Other): Builds strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Execution & Accountability (Strive for Excellence): Delivers high-quality marketing initiatives (on and off line) with precision and attention to detail.
• Customer Oriented Innovation (Build the Future): Applies insights to develop impactful campaigns that meet patient and HCP needs.
• Compliance & Integrity (Strive for Excellence): Maintains high ethical standards and ensures all activities comply with ABPI and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in life sciences, marketing, or related field (or equivalent) preferred.
• ABPI Qualification – Advanced Professional Programme.
• Relevant pharmaceutical sales and/or marketing experience.
• Knowledge of UK healthcare system and ABPI Code of Practice.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

How To Apply

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your cover letter and CV by January 5th, 2026. We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

Your new team

The Branded Products Division seeks to maximize the value of Orion’s in‑house developed cornerstone products through innovative customer engagement and portfolio development. Promotional synergy will enable Orion to launch and grow new branded products in the specialties of Respiratory, Women’s Health, Parkinson’s Disease and CNS through our own development and in‑licensing. The Branded Products business division includes products that have a strong brand name which provides added value to patients.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you’ll join a team that thrives on collaboration and strong relationships across the business. We work in an open, agile, and fun environment where ideas are valued, and everyone plays a key role in shaping brand success and contributes to long‑term marketing strategy.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years. We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.