Brand Manager

Viatris; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Brand Manager to drive growth and innovation across a portfolio of leading healthcare brands. This role involves strategic ownership, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. If you have a proven track record in brand management and a knack for strategic thinking, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join a company that values your insights and offers a competitive salary in a supportive environment where your contributions can truly change lives.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Inclusive Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in product/brand management, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and brand planning.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy for a portfolio of brands to grow market share.
• Manage P&L, forecasting, and timelines for each brand.

Skills

Brand Management

Market Analysis

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Viatris Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

As one of the leading providers of medicines in New Zealand, our brands are used by patients, healthcare professionals and pharmacy to help provide a better quality of life, Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Brand Manager role will make an impact.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this role offers the chance to drive growth and change across a portfolio of leading brands. Take ownership of the following key responsibilities and make a real difference:

• Lead Strategic Growth: Own the strategy for a portfolio of brands, generating innovative ideas and executing them to grow market share, boost financial performance, and enhance patient/consumer outcomes.
• Deliver Key Metrics: Manage the P&L, forecasting, and timelines for each brand, ensuring budget commitments are met and exceeded.
• Drive Brand Impact: Translate high-level brand strategies into actionable plans and go-to-market strategies that empower the sales team to show healthcare professionals how we can improve patient quality of life.
• Collaborate Globally: Work closely with the local Sales team and with cross-functional teams in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally, bringing ideas to life and executing initiatives that make an impact globally.
• Shape Future Opportunities: Contribute to evaluating new products and market development, capitalizing on opportunities in New Zealand, and sharing your insights globally to influence the broader business.
• Track Market Trends: Use market research, sales team feedback, and key learnings to track market dynamics, develop insights, and monitor the success of initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.
  
  
  

The minimum qualifications and experience required for this role are:

• Demonstrated capability working in a product/brand management role (Min 3 yrs. Experience – healthcare experience is preferable and experience working with innovator products is highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of Marketing principles, brand planning, forecasting, and creating campaigns – this is what helps set our brands up for success with patients and healthcare professionals, and has resulted in our growth as well as international advertising awards.
• Positive communication style to engage with, and build trust, with key internal & external stakeholders
• High level of commercial acumen, ability to analyse and interpret data to deliver impactful insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Science.
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand (New Zealand Citizen or appropriate Visa holder)
  
  
  

Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a portfolio that improves lives. If you're a passionate marketer with a proven track record in driving results, strategic thinking, and collaboration, we want to hear from you and explore how we can work together.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.