Marketing Manager - Pharmaceutical

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Manager – Rx to lead the prescription brand team. The successful candidate will drive brand positioning and growth while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Minimum qualifications include a degree in Life Sciences or related field and over 5 years of experience in brand management, with strong strategic and leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Rx brand management / marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prescription brand team and ensure strategic excellence.
• Mentor and develop Rx Brand Managers.
• Drive positioning and growth of company brands.

Skills

Strategic planning

KOL management

Clinical communication

Analytical capability

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

MBA

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The Marketing Manager – Rx leads the prescription (doctor-focused) brand team, ensuring strategic excellence and execution across all HCP-targeted activities. This role drives the positioning, growth, and lifecycle management of the company brands, while maintaining the highest compliance and evidence-based standards. The Rx Marketing Manager will mentor and develop Rx Brand Managers to deliver effective HCP engagement, CME / CPD programs, and KOL advocacy that translate into prescription growth and sustained market leadership.

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Leadership
• HCP Marketing Excellence
• Team Leadership & Development
• Market Insights & Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure all Rx marketing activities comply with SAHPRA and industry codes.
• Maintain rigorous approval processes for Rx campaigns and materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field. MBA advantageous.
• 5+ years in Rx brand management / marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Skills : Strategic planning, KOL management, clinical communication, analytical capability, team leadership.