Product Manager (Pharmaceuticals)

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the end-to-end commercial journey of our pharmaceutical portfolio. You will drive strategic positioning, market access, and commercial performance from development through to market execution, collaborating with commercial, scientific, regulatory, and sales teams.

You will formulate product strategies, manage lifecycle, track performance, and optimize budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance and market-leading offerings

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated experience in pharmaceutical product management, brand leadership, or commercial strategy.
• Prior commercial experience or clinical background in OB/GYN or Orthopedics is highly desirable.
• In-depth mastery of the local pharmaceutical ecosystem, regulatory pathways, and full product lifecycle dynamics.
• Proven capability to mobilize cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Medical/Regulatory Affairs).
• Exceptional analytical acumen, strategic foresight, and structured problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute comprehensive product strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish optimal market access, pricing frameworks, and competitive brand positioning.
• Continuously evaluate healthcare trends, competitor activity, and regulatory shifts to keep portfolio offerings compliant, resilient, and market-leading.
• Guide pharmaceutical assets through every phase of their lifecycle, ensuring strict alignment with clinical needs and compliance standards.
• Work in close coordination with clinical and regulatory affairs to track product progress across approval pipelines and commercial readiness.
• Manage timelines, cross-functional dependencies, and resource allocations to achieve seamless, on-schedule product rollouts.
• Perform rigorous market research to pinpoint unaddressed clinical needs, identify competitive gaps, and uncover category expansion opportunities.
• Synthesize feedback from healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and field sales forces to continuously sharpen value propositions.
• Craft compelling value messaging and clinical positioning materials to differentiate key therapeutic lines.
• Design and deliver high-impact clinical training programs for sales representatives, empowering them to engage medical professionals effectively.
• Track post-launch performance, sales trajectories, and customer adoption metrics to refine ongoing commercial tactics.
• Oversee portfolio P&L performance, regularly monitoring revenue growth, unit margins, and overall line profitability.
• Direct brand budgets and collaborate with finance to optimize marketing spend and resource distribution.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the end-to-end commercial journey of our pharmaceutical portfolio. In this role, you will drive strategic positioning, market access, and commercial performance—taking products from development and regulatory clearance through to full-scale market execution. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across commercial, scientific, regulatory, and sales channels to maximize portfolio growth in a dynamic competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute comprehensive product strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish optimal market access, pricing frameworks, and competitive brand positioning.
• Continuously evaluate healthcare trends, competitor activity, and regulatory shifts to keep portfolio offerings compliant, resilient, and market-leading.
• Guide pharmaceutical assets through every phase of their lifecycle, ensuring strict alignment with clinical needs and compliance standards.
• Work in close coordination with clinical and regulatory affairs to track product progress across approval pipelines and commercial readiness.
• Manage timelines, cross-functional dependencies, and resource allocations to achieve seamless, on-schedule product rollouts.
• Perform rigorous market research to pinpoint unaddressed clinical needs, identify competitive gaps, and uncover category expansion opportunities.
• Synthesize feedback from healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and field sales forces to continuously sharpen value propositions.
• Craft compelling value messaging and clinical positioning materials to differentiate key therapeutic lines.
• Design and deliver high-impact clinical training programs for sales representatives, empowering them to engage medical professionals effectively.
• Track post-launch performance, sales trajectories, and customer adoption metrics to refine ongoing commercial tactics.
• Oversee portfolio P&L performance, regularly monitoring revenue growth, unit margins, and overall line profitability.
• Direct brand budgets and collaborate with finance to optimize marketing spend and resource distribution.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• 3–5 years of dedicated experience in pharmaceutical product management, brand leadership, or commercial strategy.
  
• Prior commercial experience or clinical background in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) or Orthopedics is highly desirable.
  
• In-depth mastery of the local pharmaceutical ecosystem, regulatory pathways, and full product lifecycle dynamics.
  
• Proven capability to mobilize cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Medical/Regulatory Affairs).
  
• Exceptional analytical acumen, strategic foresight, and structured problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation capabilities.
  
• Agility to thrive and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.