Vertical Head - Emerging Market

SUN PHARMA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Mumbai is seeking a Vertical Head - EM to lead dermatology, respiratory and nutraceuticals marketing across EM regions and to oversee Rx marketing for LATAM markets.

You will drive strategic brand leadership, portfolio management and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Supply Chain to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm degree required.
• MBA in Marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term therapy and brand strategies aligned with country / regional business objectives.
• Lead portfolio planning and lifecycle management across assigned therapy areas to drive sustainable growth.
• Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, market share, and business growth objectives.
• Lead demand forecasting and marketing budget management for assigned portfolios.
• Monitor business performance through periodic reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate launch strategies and commercialization plans for new products and indications.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Marketing leadership

Education

B.Pharm

MBA (Marketing)

Job description

Job Title

Vertical Head - EM

Business Unit

EM – Marketing

Job Grade

DGM

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.”

What will you do?

The Vertical Head role will be responsible for therapies of Dermatology, Respiratory & Nutraceuticals across EM (APAC, Africa, MENA, & LatAm) and in terms of Geographies, the role will be responsible for co-ordinating the Rx. Marketing effort of Latin American markets (Peru, Ecuador, Columbia & Mexico)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Brand & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term therapy and brand strategies aligned with country / regional business objectives.
• Lead portfolio planning and lifecycle management across assigned therapy areas to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive gaps, and growth drivers to strengthen market positioning.
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and optimization of marketing strategies across focus markets.

Business Planning & Performance Management

• Develop annual marketing plans and country-specific growth strategies in partnership with commercial teams.
• Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, market share, and business growth objectives.
• Lead demand forecasting and marketing budget management for assigned portfolios.
• Monitor business performance through periodic reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.

New Product Development & Launch Excellence

• Identify and assess new product opportunities across Emerging Markets.
• Develop launch strategies and commercialization plans for new products and indications.
• Ensure successful execution of pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities through cross-functional coordination.

Market Development & Customer Engagement

• Develop differentiated marketing programs tailored to local market dynamics and customer needs.
• Strengthen relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and scientific societies.
• Leverage customer insights, market research, and competitive intelligence to guide strategic decision-making.
• Enhance brand visibility and customer engagement through innovative and impactful marketing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and Country / Regional teams to drive business objectives.
• Ensure alignment between regional strategy and country-level execution.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration across geographies to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and inspire multicultural teams across international markets and headquarters.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and talent development initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence.
• Develop future leaders and strengthen succession planning within the function.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Participate in regular business reviews with country leadership teams and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the organization at key industry forums, customer engagements, and strategic business interactions.

Qualification

• B.Pharm, MBA (Marketing)

Experience

• 15+ years of experience Pharmaceutical Marketing.
• Team handling experience.

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:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee 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 incumbent(s).