Pharmaceutical Group Brand Manager

Agility HR Solutions Pty; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Group Brand Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies for its portfolio. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with a proven track record in brand management and product launches. This full-time role offers a competitive package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical marketing.
• At least 2 years at brand manager or senior product manager level.
• Experience in managing multiple brands or therapeutic areas preferred.
• Proven experience in launching products and managing full marketing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies for assigned product portfolio.
• Conduct SWOT analyses and build brand plans including positioning, segmentation, and messaging.
• Manage the lifecycle of each product including launches and discontinuations.
• Lead the development of promotional materials and campaigns.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize marketing mix.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Marketing

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Analysis Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint

Market Research

Project Management

Product Management

P&L Management

Product Development

Branding

Education

Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, or Pharmacy

Job description

Introduction

A generic pharmaceutical company is looking for a Group Brand Manager who will be responsible for the strategic planning development and execution of marketing strategies across a portfolio of pharmaceutical brands.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies for assigned product portfolio.
• Conduct SWOT analyses and build brand plans including positioning segmentation and messaging.
• Lead annual brand planning and forecasting in coordination with finance and sales.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the lifecycle of each product including launches line extensions and discontinuations.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize marketing mix accordingly.
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities to expand or improve the product portfolio.
• Promotional & Campaign Management: Lead development of promotional materials and multi-channel campaigns (digital, print, in-person).
• Ensure all promotional activities comply with regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate with medical, regulatory and legal departments for approval processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with KOLs, HCPs and external agencies to support brand awareness and education.
• Support the sales force through training, marketing tools and clear brand communication.
• Engage with market access, tender and government teams where relevant to ensure commercial alignment.
• Market Intelligence: Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor sales data, CRM outputs and marketing KPIs to assess effectiveness.
• Budget & Compliance: Manage brand budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Ensure strict adherence to pharma marketing compliance and internal SOPs.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, or Pharmacy
• Minimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical marketing with at least 2 years at brand manager or senior product manager level.
• Experience in managing multiple brands or therapeutic areas preferred.
• Proven experience in launching products and managing full marketing cycles.

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Package & Remuneration

Salary is negotiable

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Product Management
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Branding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1