Junior Ophthalmology Product Manager — Surgical Portfolio

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.; Şişli; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb seeks an experienced Marketing Lead for its Surgical ophthalmology portfolio in Istanbul. You will coordinate asset creation, adapt global strategies for Turkey, and drive marketing plans across channels while managing budgets and relationships with key customers and partners.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and execution of programs to support sales targets in the Turkish ophthalmology market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biomedical Engineering) or Business/Marketing with strong scientific aptitude.
• MBA or advanced postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Fluency in English (excellent written and verbal skills).
• Prior experience in a multinational company environment.
• Male candidates: military service completed.
• Relevant training/certifications in healthcare/medical devices/ophthalmology.
• Minimum 3 years of marketing experience in the medical device industry in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Manage product marketing for the Surgical portfolio.
• Coordinate creation, design and approval of marketing assets for the Surgical sales team.
• Adapt global/regional brand strategies for local execution and timely rollout.
• Develop, execute and monitor marketing plans and projects.
• Track promotional budget and project spending; manage procurement and invoicing.
• Organize logistics for ophthalmic congresses, symposiums, advisory boards and educational programs.
• Visit customers to establish strong relationships.
• Develop innovative marketing and sales tactics.
• Monitor weekly sales targets vs. realization.
• Manage and control sales/marketing budgets with field force usage of A&P.
• Track competitor launches, pricing changes and publications in ophthalmic space.
• Prepare monthly and weekly analytical/operational reports.
• Ensure supply/demand balance including inventory with company, wholesalers and customers.
• Coordinate with regulatory for changes and challenges.
• Support Turkey Ophthalmology business strategic planning and yearly operating plan.
• Prepare business cases/forecasts for future opportunities.
• Maintain communication with related departments and third parties.
• Liaise with third-party agencies, printers and vendors to ensure timely collateral delivery.

Skills

English fluency

Multinational experience

Marketing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Life Sciences or Business/Marketing

MBA or advanced postgraduate qualification

Job description

Bausch + Lomb seeks an experienced Marketing Lead for its Surgical ophthalmology portfolio in Istanbul. You will coordinate asset creation, adapt global strategies for Turkey, and drive marketing plans across channels while managing budgets and relationships with key customers and partners.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and execution of programs to support sales targets in the Turkish ophthalmology market.