Assistant Manager Product Management

DKSH Management Ltd.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Management Ltd. in the Philippines seeks a Product Manager to lead strategy and execution for multinational innovator brands in the Philippine market. The role translates market insights into brand plans, manages annual planning and campaigns, and collaborates with Sales, Finance, Regulatory, Medical and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth.

Strong analytical skills with Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI are essential, along with at least five years in healthcare or pharma brand roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum five years in commercial, marketing or product-management with brand ownership.
• Direct experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing for multinational brands is required.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy and Planning: Develop and own annual brand and business plans aligned with priorities and objectives.
• Commercial and Tactical Execution: Translate strategy into campaigns, materials, training and customer programs; track milestones.
• Market and Customer Insight: Understand therapeutic area, patient journey and competition to refine priorities.
• Business Performance and Forecasting: Monitor performance, forecast, and coordinate with Supply Chain for inventory.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align Sales, Finance, Regulatory, Medical, and Supply Chain around the brand plan.
• Budget and Governance: Manage marketing and trade investments within policy and assess impact.

Skills

Brand strategy

Marketing leadership

Product management

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Nursing, Life Sciences

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Product Manager leads the strategy and execution of assigned multinational innovator brands in the Philippines. The role translates principal direction, market insight and commercial data into focused brand plans, effective demand-generation programs and profitable growth. It combines strategic brand leadership with disciplined execution across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy and Planning: Develop and own annual brand and business plans aligned with principal priorities, market opportunities and commercial objectives. Recommend clear growth priorities, investment choices and actions.
• Commercial and Tactical Execution: Convert strategy into integrated campaigns, materials, training and customer programs. Coordinate implementation with Sales and relevant functions, and track agreed milestones and results.
• Market and Customer Insight: Build a strong understanding of the therapeutic area, patient journey, customer needs and competitive environment. Use available evidence and feedback to refine brand priorities and execution.
• Business Performance and Forecasting: Monitor brand performance, identify key drivers and gaps, and recommend timely actions. Prepare evidence-based forecasts and work with Supply Chain to support product availability and responsible inventory management.
• Principal and Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the day-to-day strategic partner for assigned principals. Align Sales, Key Accounts, Finance, Regulatory, Medical, Supply Chain and other stakeholders behind the approved brand plan.
• Budget and Governance: Manage approved marketing and trade investments within company policies. Assess proposed activities against objectives, expected business contribution and post-activity results.

Background and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Nursing, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum five years of relevant commercial, marketing or product-management experience, with demonstrated ownership of brand strategy, annual planning and tactical execution.
• Industry Experience: Direct experience marketing multinational innovator brands in healthcare or pharmaceuticals is required. Experience in diabetes or a related therapeutic area is an advantage.
• Strategic and Commercial Capability: Able to assess market opportunities, develop and defend recommendations, translate strategy into practical plans and use commercial data to guide decisions.
• Technical Skills: Strong capability in commercial analysis, performance tracking and budget management. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to Power BI is preferred.
• Ways of Working: Accountable, analytical and collaborative. Comfortable moving between strategic discussion and detailed execution, with clear follow-through on actions and commitments.