Head of Marketing - CNS, CVS and Diabetes

MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global generic company is seeking a Head of Marketing to oversee the marketing function within a diverse product portfolio. The successful candidate will lead a team, develop strategies for market presence, and ensure collaboration across functions. A degree and management experience are preferred. This position requires resilience, assertiveness, and adaptability under pressure.

Qualifications

• Generic experience will be preferred.
• Must have management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directing the marketing strategies for diverse therapeutic areas.
• Leading and managing a team of product managers.
• Developing long-term strategies for market expansion.
• Monitoring market trends and providing guidance.
• Enhancing portfolio planning and development.
• Coaching and motivating the Product Management Team.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve targets.

Skills

Courageous decision-making

Resilience

Assertiveness

Influence and presence

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Degree

Job description

Overview

A global generic company is seeking a Head of Marketing for their Commercial Portfolio. As senior leadership team and reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for the overall commercial marketing function for the company.

Responsibilities

• Directing the strategic direction and ensuring the effective marketing of a diverse product portfolio within Hospital, Critical Care, Cardiovascular, CNS and other therapeutic areas.
• Lead and manage a team of product managers and drive the offering of effective value propositions of products through the development and execution of the strategic and tactical marketing plans. Business development and portfolio planning are key deliverables of the role.
• Together with the Leadership Team, develop long-term strategies for the organization to expand market presence and drive long-term business sustainability, performance and profitability.
• Close monitoring of market trends and providing guidance for appropriate interventions.
• Medium and long-term portfolio planning and enhancement, including scenario planning and business case development.
• Lead, manage and direct a Product Management team to execute strategies, tactical plans and projects on time and in accordance with the company’s objectives.
• Coaching, motivating and leading the Product Management Team to optimize productivity.
• Drive cross-functional efficiencies and collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on quantitative and qualitative targets and achieve business priorities.

Requirements

• Degree will be preferred
• Generic experience will be preferred
• Must have management experience
• Courageous decision-making – able to make tough calls confidently, even in high-pressure situations.
• Resilience – remains composed, focused, and effective when faced with challenges, setbacks, or resistance.
• Assertiveness – communicates with confidence and stands firm on key issues while maintaining professionalism.
• Influence and presence – demonstrates authority, inspires respect, and gains buy-in from stakeholders and teams.
• Adaptability under pressure – thrives in fast-paced, changing, or high-stakes environments.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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