Head of Marketing - Pharma (GPM Level)

Michael Page Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment (Philippines) Inc is recruiting for a senior marketing leader in the pharmaceutical sector. The successful applicant will shape portfolio strategy, oversee lifecycle management, and drive launches across therapeutic areas.

You will lead a high-performing Brand Management team, partner with Sales and cross-functional functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver growth with a customer-centric, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
• At least 8 years in marketing leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing multiple brands and product portfolios.
• Demonstrated success in launching pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Develop portfolio growth strategies across therapeutic areas.
• Lead portfolio lifecycle management and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee annual brand planning and integrated marketing strategies.
• Drive brand growth, market share, and portfolio profitability.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Brand Managers.
• Partner with Sales to align commercial strategies and business plans.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and promotional standards.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT teams.
• Champion innovation, customer-centricity, and organizational transformation.

Skills

Brand management

Portfolio strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

• Lead portfolio growth and business transformation.
• Shape market-leading brands and future product launches.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organization. The company is focused on delivering sustainable growth through innovation, customer-centric strategies, and strong commercial execution.

Job Description

• Develop and execute portfolio growth strategies across therapeutic areas.
• Lead portfolio lifecycle management and optimization initiatives.
• Oversee annual brand planning and integrated marketing strategies.
• Drive brand growth, market share, and portfolio profitability.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Brand Managers.
• Partner closely with Sales to align commercial strategies and business plans.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and promotional standards.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT teams.
• Champion innovation, customer-centricity, and organizational transformation.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
• At least 8 years in marketing leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing multiple brands and product portfolios.
• Demonstrated success in launching pharmaceutical products.
• Strong portfolio management and strategic marketing expertise.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Growth-oriented, highly strategic, customer-focused, and collaborative.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Leadership role with significant influence on business performance.
• Opportunity to build and develop marketers.