Immunology Brand Manager

Novartis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical field seeks an Immunology Brand Manager to develop and implement strategies that optimize profitability and market share. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and brand management, with a focus on customer insights and team leadership. This role requires adaptability, ambition, and a proven track record in achieving sales targets and managing budgets effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in field sales or marketing, with at least 2 years as a brand manager.
• Fluent in English (oral & written).

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing and promotional strategies to meet brand objectives.
• Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage budgets accurately for the brand.

Skills

Strategic launch planning

Team building

Understanding customers

Smart risk-taking

Education

University degree in Science, Marketing, or Business

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary: Development, implementation, and accountability for operational plans that optimize profitability, market share, and revenue growth for a brand(s) in the short and long term.

About the Role

1. Develop launch readiness plans aligned with regional and global TA teams.
2. Proactively develop marketing and promotional strategies to meet brand objectives and customer needs.
3. Monitor business performance and external environment using appropriate tools to implement corrective actions as needed.
4. Coordinate with external agencies to deliver brand initiatives.
5. Manage budgets accurately for the brand.
6. Create and execute operational plans appropriate to the brand's lifecycle to maximize return.
7. Achieve sales targets and ensure full accountability for the brand and related programs.
8. Utilize marketing principles and C4/MPH processes to meet customer needs.
9. Develop customer insights through market understanding and appropriate techniques/tools.
10. Support and build team capabilities to achieve goals.
11. Manage external agencies to meet team objectives.
12. Act as a brand champion to foster enthusiasm and focus internally and with external stakeholders.
13. Manage relationships with external agencies and patient groups to ensure effective engagement.
14. Maintain full financial accountability of advertising and promotion budgets within 5%.
15. Apply market research insights to create positive business outcomes.
16. Deliver at least 90% of the operational plan on time and to a high standard.
17. Manage all components of a key or priority brand.
18. Develop strategic forecasting based on robust patient models.
19. Launch line extensions, new campaigns, or defend generic products.

Key Traits & Competencies

Must Have Traits:

• Externally focused: able to respond to market changes.
• Resilient & agile: adaptable to change.
• Ambitious: driven to exceed goals.
• Proven performance in previous roles.

Desired Differentiators:

• Curious & growth mindset.

Must Have Competencies:

• Understanding customers & patients.
• Strategic launch planning & execution.
• Team building & leadership.
• Smart risk-taking.

Desired Differentiators:

• Healthcare ecosystem knowledge.
• Cross-functional collaboration & impactful communication.

Job Dimensions

Number of employees: 0

Financial responsibility: Contributes to overall sales target <$m; Budget responsibility for projects <$m

Impact on organization: Medium - High

Ideal Background

• Education: University degree or equivalent in Science, Marketing, or Business.
• Experience: 3-5 years in field sales or marketing, with at least 2 years as a brand manager, preferably in launches and dermatology.
• Languages: Fluent in English (oral & written).

Company Industry

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

Keywords

• Immunology Brand Manager

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