Associate Product Manager / Product Manager - CMC

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of inclusion

Career development programs

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking an Associate Product Manager to develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for our Product Portfolio in the healthcare space. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership and a proven track record in launching products and managing portfolios.

You will work across Brand, Medical, Access, and Commercial teams to align activities, drive growth, and deliver profitable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years in pharma with marketing leadership.
• Experience launching new products and driving growth in specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for the Product Portfolio.
• Drive channels sales and meet profitability targets in line with strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Brand, Medical, Access, and Commercial.
• Lead promotional training for the Product franchise and manage budgets.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts to support planning and execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Marketing strategy

Product launches

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences

MBA or Marketing/Health Economics

Job description

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

As a vibrant science and technology company, we believe in science as a force for good. We make a positive difference in millions of people´s lives every day. Our passion for science and technology is what drives our more than 64,000 employees across 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live.

Your Role

We seek a results-driven Associate Product Manager. This role is responsible for developing and executing marketing and sales strategies to maximize demand, revenue growth, and profitability for the Product Portfolio. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, deep understanding of the healthcare environment, and a track record of successful marketing strategies, product launches and portfolio management.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies and programs for the Product Portfolio to meet sales and profitability objectives.
• Drive sales across channels, ensuring targets are met in line with company strategy.
• Define investments and trade-offs aligned with strategic priorities, ensuring implementation and detailed control of investments.
• Map opportunities based on HCP segmentation and establish HCP-focused strategies. (Support KAM plans)
• Ensure the sales force and brand-support functions execute the strategy and brand narrative; leverage omnichannel channels to communicate with customers.
• Work cross-functionally with Brand teams (Medical, Access, Commercial) to align activities.
• Establish promotional strategies and commercial strategies; collaborate on disease awareness initiatives. (awareness and market expansion)
• Lead promotional training for new team members in the Product franchise.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on product trends and market analysis to support business planning and execution.

Strategic Impact

• Ensure objectives are met by driving marketing and sales strategies that raise demand and commercialize the portfolio through key stakeholders.
• Develop account and HCP-specific plans based on the potential of indications for the brands under responsibility.
• Ensure profitability through optimal pricing and channel GTN management, and promotional investment budgeting.
• Lead the multidisciplinary brand team to execute launches of future products in the pipeline within the assigned franchise.
• Manage and report on sales, budgets, and promotional metrics; prepare and monitor business plans and forecasts.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders at Global, Regional, and Local levels; build and maintain relationships with medical societies and other Product Portfolio.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or Marketing, Health Economics, or related discipline preferred.
• Certifications in Marketing, Product Management, or Healthcare Excellence are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with commercial leadership in marketing and field sales.
• Proven track record launching new products and driving brand growth; experience in specialty / high-cost therapeutic areas and institutional markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage direct reports and influence without authority.
• Strong understanding of regulatory pharmaceutical requirements and the impact on marketing materials.
• High negotiation skills in B2B settings with decision-makers.
• Budget management experience, including revenue forecasting and expense budgeting.
• Experience with handling Specialists HCP is desirable.
• Excellent communication and networking skills; ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders globally and locally.

Competencies and Abilities

• Strategic thinking to design differentiated marketing strategies in specialty care.
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination of Commercial, Medical, and Access functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and capable of driving high-performance teams.
• Creative mindset with a track record of developing and leading innovative marketing programs.
• Deep knowledge of health system dynamics in target markets and private sector contexts.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across Global, Regional, and Local levels.
• Ability to articulate patient journey insights and translate them into added value for patient engagement.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!