Marketing Lead

Perrigo Company plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare provider is seeking a Marketing Lead to oversee category growth and brand strategies across the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and Australia. This role involves managing brand plans, collaborating with global teams, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in Marketing within healthcare or FMCG, strong leadership, and analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working approach with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Marketing, preferably in Healthcare, FMCG, or OTC.
• Previous roles requiring collaboration with Global teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-brand growth strategies for the North Cluster.
• Allocate marketing budgets and oversee brand performance.
• Guide planning and execution of campaigns across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on marketing activities.
• Analyze market dynamics to improve brand position.
• Inspire teams to innovate and deliver results.
• Build and lead a high-performing team in multiple locations.

Skills

Proven Marketing Leadership

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

Hands‑On Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Performance Marketing Awareness

Entrepreneurial Energy

Team Builder

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo, a leading global healthcare provider, is recruiting for a Marketing Lead across one of its three portfolios in the North Europe (North) Cluster, based in London.

The portfolio includes a mix of leading brands and a strong own-label offering in both Women’s Health and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

This role will shape the North Cluster strategy (covering the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and Australia) for these categories, setting clear ambitions and defining a roadmap of growth initiatives aligned with consumer and customer needs.

In addition, the role will oversee strong execution in the UK and Australian markets, reporting directly to the North Cluster Senior Marketing Director.

Scope of the Role

• Category Growth Plans : Lead multi‑brand growth strategies across categories, delivering measurable commercial outcomes across the North Cluster.
• Brand Planning & Budget Management : Drive annual brand plans, allocate marketing budgets, and oversee performance frameworks to maximize ROI and scalability.
• Campaigns & Creative Excellence : Guide the planning and execution of ATL & BTL, ensuring brand consistency and impact across all touchpoints
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Partner with our Global teams and work closely with Commercial Strategy, Shopper, Sales, Supply and Finance to align marketing activity with commercial outcomes, ensuring shared goals and smooth execution.
• Market & Brand Guardian : Analyse consumer and category dynamics, tracks brand and implement actions to strengthen competitive position.
• Innovation Leadership : Inspire global teams to deliver relevant innovation for the cluster and partner cross‑functionally to launch with speed & excellence.
• Team Leadership : Build and lead a high‑performing team (Currently 3 direct, 2 indirect reports) across London and Sydney.

Experience Required

• Proven Marketing Leadership : 8+ years in Healthcare, FMCG, or OTC with a track record of delivering growth.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Experienced in partnering with Global teams and functions including Commercial Strategy, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Finance to land projects and innovations successfully.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen : Ability to build brand strategies & link marketing investment to business performance, combining analytical rigor with marketing intuition.
• Hands‑On Leadership : Willing to roll up sleeves, lead by example, and drive execution across planning, creative, and delivery.
• Stakeholder Influence : Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Performance Marketing Awareness : Understanding of paid, owned & earned media to guide strategy.
• Entrepreneurial Energy : Thrives in fast‑paced environments, brings & drives new ideas.
• Team Builder : Demonstrated ability to inspire, manage, and develop high-performing teams across geographies.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in‑person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo