Product Manager at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Product Manager is a core brand management role that requires development/adaptation of brand strategy and execution of marketing plans among doctors and pharmacies to drive growth of brands.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Drive Topline Sales Revenue through regular marketing support and maintain Expense to Sales (E/S) Ratio. 
• Develop/ Adapt Annual Brand Plan and in line with it develop/adapt and execute Activity calendar by month by brand to achieve SLS budget. 
• Develop/Adapt & drive timely execution all promotional Inputs for Doctors (e.g. Visual Aids, LBLs, Doctor Group Meetings etc.), Pharmacies (e.g. Pharmacy Materials, Pharmacy Group Meetings, etc.) & Development of KOLs
• Monthly Sales Analysis by brand / SKU – HQ to identify areas of opportunity / challenges & submit appropriate plans
• Planning and conducting cycle meetings in liaise with HO – India MPD & Build new product Pipeline – contribute by conducting extensive 1o and 2o market surveys to understand place in therapy, competition, pricing and develop Business Cases
• Planning and conducting cycle meetings in liaise with HO – India MPD & Build new product Pipeline – contribute by conducting extensive 1o and 2o market surveys to understand place in therapy, competition, pricing and develop Business Cases

Key Competencies Required

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Strategic Brand Planning & brand communications
• Data analytics
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel in PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of digital marketing and analytics
• Understanding of New Product Launch

Behavioural Competencies

• In Sync with Sun Pharma Values / Sunology: Humility, Integrity, Passion & Innovation
• Performance driven, Strong execution orientation, Entrepreneurial, Solution oriented,

Sets clear priorities & Meets deadlines

• Resilient & Willingness to stretch
• Is a good team player in collaborating with Sales and other cross functional teams
• Good communication skills

Education: B.Pharm/Science Graduate, MBA (Marketing)

Experience: 6- 10 yrs in Pharmaceuticals in Kenya