Medical Doctor - Aesthetic Brand Manager

Talent Evolution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aesthetics firm seeks a Medical Doctor – Aesthetic Brand Manager to provide medical leadership and manage aesthetic injectable brands. The role involves conducting market research, developing brand strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have an MBChB degree and clinical aesthetics experience. Excellent communication, analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement are crucial. This position offers the opportunity to shape brand strategy and advance innovation in the dynamic field of aesthetic medicine.

Qualifications

• Active or prior clinical experience in medical aesthetics.
• Experience in the medical aesthetics field with established relationships in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of aesthetic injectable products and their applications.
• Develop and implement brand strategies to strengthen market positioning.
• Design compliant marketing campaigns targeting healthcare professionals.
• Support the sales team with medical insights and training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical marketing standards.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and engage in industry events.
• Manage brand marketing budget and track performance.
• Gather customer feedback to improve products.

Skills

Clinical science understanding

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

MBChB (Medical Degree)

Job description

Overview

Summary: The Medical Doctor – Aesthetic Brand Manager provides medical and strategic leadership in the development, positioning, and growth of aesthetic injectable brands. This role bridges clinical expertise with pharmaceutical brand management, driving evidence-based marketing strategies, stakeholder engagement, and ethical promotion within the medical aesthetics space. The position plays a key role in shaping brand strategy, supporting sales execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing innovation in aesthetic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Market Research and Analysis — Conduct in-depth market research to understand trends, dynamics, and opportunities within the medical aesthetics and injectable market. Analyse competitor strategies, product positioning, and market share. Identify emerging markets and new target demographics.
• Product Knowledge and Medical Expertise — Maintain in-depth knowledge of aesthetic injectable products, including formulation, clinical application, benefits, risks, and regulatory requirements. Stay current with global and local developments in medical aesthetics and injectable treatments.
• Brand Strategy Development — Develop and implement brand strategies to strengthen visibility and market positioning of aesthetic injectable brands. Differentiate products clearly from competitors through evidence-based messaging. Collaborate with internal teams to align brand strategy with product development and market needs.
• Marketing and Promotion — Design and execute compliant marketing campaigns targeting healthcare professionals and, where permitted, consumers. Manage digital marketing initiatives including content development, social media, and online campaigns where allowed. Develop educational and promotional materials for both practitioners and patients.
• Sales Enablement and Collaboration — Support the sales team with medical insights, training materials, and strategic tools to enhance selling effectiveness. Monitor sales performance and refine marketing strategies accordingly. Participate in field engagement to understand customer needs and gather market feedback.
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Marketing — Ensure all marketing activities and materials comply with applicable regulatory and ethical standards, including SAHPRA requirements. Promote products responsibly with accurate representation of benefits, limitations, and safety information.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Networking — Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including aesthetic practitioners, trainers, industry experts, and key opinion leaders. Participate in industry events, congresses, and workshops to strengthen brand presence and remain informed of industry trends.
• Budget Management and Reporting — Manage the allocated brand marketing budget effectively. Track and report on brand performance, marketing return on investment, and key market insights to senior management.
• Customer Feedback and Product Improvement — Gather and analyse customer and practitioner feedback on product performance and market reception. Collaborate with internal medical and business development teams to support continuous product improvement initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Qualifications — MBChB (Medical Degree) required, with active or prior clinical experience in medical aesthetics.
• Experience — Experience working within the medical aesthetics field, with established relationships in the aesthetics community, including exposure to trainers, key opinion leaders, and aesthetic practitioners. Demonstrated ability to interpret clinical data and translate medical science into strategic brand insights.
• Skills and Competencies — Strong understanding of clinical science, product data, and evidence-based medicine. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability. Ability to collaborate effectively across marketing, medical, sales, regulatory, and digital teams. High levels of professionalism, adaptability, and strategic thinking.