Marketing & Portfolio Manager at Novartis

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Marketing & Portfolio Manager in EA Cluster, based in Nairobi - Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and implementing a Marketing & Portfolio Strategy across EA.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the oversight, implementation and effectiveness of a “One Novartis” EA Marketing strategy in line with the Regional SSA strategy.
• Offer leadership and guidance on all Marketing and Portfolio matters in EA, in line with the SSA regional strategy.
• Drive integrated approach across the cluster on market insights, business excellence, and portfolio and distribution channel optimization.
• Drive synergy across franchises in terms of portfolio, customer engagement and channel management
• Own portfolio of internal resources and external suppliers across the region
• Run tactical planning, follow up on execution and support operationalization of launch preparations (launch and competitor readiness) of the cluster and brands in line with EA commercial strategy.
• Collaborates closely with Franchise Heads and Brand Managers to fully understand their needs
• Provide support to the Business Operations Head (and the broader EAC LT) in decision-making around launch sequencing, resources, target setting, top/bottom line maximization plans. Work closely with key commercial stakeholders at Cluster and regional level.
• Full adherence to P3 principles and ethical behaviors
• Actively engage in local external and internal Marketing networks to shape and influence the environment, and identify emerging trends/best practices.
• Conduct Marketing and Portfolio training, Coaching and monitoring activities to support awareness and build capabilities of Brand Managers and FF as necessary, across the Franchises.
• Regular updates, inputs and coordination on business strategy and opportunities.
• Represent EAC in key Marketing meetings and events, e.g. relevant external associations, conferences, meetings etc. to advocate and build Novartis brand, etc.
• Digital Innovation: Play a significant role in driving/supporting digital innovation in EAC including developing multi-channel platforms for customer engagement, creating and implementing online social media engagement strategies,

Minimum Requirements

• Education: University Degree in Business, Marketing or Science preferred. Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of related business experience and minimum 3 years management experience. Strong strategic planning, Digital Marketing, analytical, operational excellence and budgeting capabilities. Excellent understanding of marketing processes in the healthcare sector. Experience across various therapy areas.
• Languages: Fluent English mandatory.
• Competencies: Digital & Technology Savvy, Operational Excellence, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills.