Brand Manager at Novartis

Job Description

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and accountability of operational plans, which optimize profitability, market share and revenue growth for a brand(s) in the short and long term as well as

• Develop sales forecast with key assumptions with support from the Leadership team.
• Integrate input from all functions into the Brand Plan and message development for each customer segment, including payers.
• Lead pre-launch and launch campaigns and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide input to clinical programs and recommend new opportunities.
• Interact with all customer groups to make market observations, and identifies potential insights and market access issues.
• Optimize channel/promotional mix for individual brand through appropriate resource allocation that meets brand objectives and customer needs.
• Create and deliver operational plans appropriate to life cycle of brand to optimize return for Novartis.
• Manage brand finance and budgets, including appropriate management of brand resources
• Align cross-functional resources to the brand strategy

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in relevant field
• MBA desirable

Experience

• 5 years experience in professional post

Skills

• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player

Language

English and Local Language

Division

PHARMA

Business Unit

AMAC

Country

Kenya

Work Location

Nairobi