Senior Brand & Product Manager – Pharma (Rx/OTC) Africa

Abbott; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and execution of brand strategies and marketing plans. This role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in product management within the pharmaceutical industry and strong skills in digital marketing and brand planning. The ideal candidate will champion campaigns across OTC and Prescription (Rx) portfolios, contributing to shaping the future of healthcare in the region.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a great place to work

Diverse company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of product management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3–5 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Proven experience in both OTC and Prescription (Rx) product management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand plans and promotional strategies.
• Lead cross-functional brand teams and manage external agencies.
• Analyze market trends and sales data to inform strategy.

Skills

Product management

Pharmaceutical sales

Brand planning

Digital marketing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health Sciences and/or Business Sciences

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A global healthcare leader in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and execution of brand strategies and marketing plans. This role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in product management within the pharmaceutical industry and strong skills in digital marketing and brand planning. The ideal candidate will champion campaigns across OTC and Prescription (Rx) portfolios, contributing to shaping the future of healthcare in the region.