Asst Product Manager

Sun Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Mumbai is looking for an Assistant Product Manager to drive strategic and operational plans for a brand portfolio in the acute business unit. You will lead development of marketing plans, support sales through training and field promotion, and collaborate with medical affairs, learning and development, and R&D to ensure successful execution.

The ideal candidate holds B.Pharm or M.Pharm with MBA and 2–4 years of product management experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical product management experience is preferred.
• Strong market research and competitive analysis capabilities.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with sales, medical, and supply teams.

Responsibilities

• Development of marketing and promotional plans for products to support end consumers.
• Ensuring marketing strategy implementation through sales force connect.
• Market intelligence through primary research and customer connect.
• Collaboration with internal & external media to ensure proper execution of strategies.
• Provide training, product knowledge, and direction to field sales teams.

Skills

Product Management

Pharma Industry

Market Research

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm & MBA

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Product Manager

Business Unit:

Acute

Location:

Mumbai

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.

Your Task & Responsibility

Development, collaboration, implementation, & accountability for strategic and operational plans which optimize profitability, market share, and revenue growth for a brand portfolio in the short and long term. Applicant to lead various assignments to help the BU meet overall BU business goals

• Development of marketing and promotional plans for products to support the end consumers’ need
• Ensuring marketing strategy implementation through sales force connect
• Market intelligence through primary research and customer connect
• Collaboration with internal & external media to ensure the proper execution of strategies
• Providing training, product knowledge, and direction to the field sales team to ensure that they are well-equipped with scientific and communication skills both.
• To work with cross-functional teams like medical affairs, the learning and development team, and R & D team (Research & Development) in the process.
• Developing brand plans/strategies for the product range along with market penetration strategy market research and competitor analysis.
• SWOT analysis of product line (strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats) and guiding sales team to tap the opportunities and growth in the product sale.
• Creating brand inputs for promotion like VA, LBL, Newsletter, flipcharts, or digital campaigns like a website or app launch or webinar series, etc.
• Conducting meetings, scientific symposia, CMEs, and conferences, and ensuring brand visibility in the target audience segment of the pharmaceutical industry, which are healthcare professionals and hospitals.
• Motivating sales team members by organizing training camps, award ceremonies, and recognition programs.
• Product forecasting, new product pipeline strategy, new product pre-launch and launch strategy and post-launch, new initiatives for product growth strategy.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

B. Pharm / M. Pharm & MBA

Experience

2 -4 years

Skill sets of Product Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• Product Knowledge
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Market research and intelligence to tap competitor analysis
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work and liaise with cross-functional teams
• Team building
• Forecasting and visionary approach
• Sales management and leadership skills

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).