Brand Manager OTC

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
Local Brand Managers OR global / regional / local sub-function specialists within a specific marketing sub-function.
Define product strategy in agreement with local management and global marketing department, and implement supporting tactical plans/projects.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Prepares content of Integrated Brand Teams and Launch Teams.
• Responsible for creating, execution, monitoring and analysis of the agreed brand plans in order to ensure the growth of the brand(s)
• Lead the development of promotional activities in line with internal SOPs and Code of Conduct guidelines.
• Monitor and control brand budgets, forecasts and expenses and assess the marketing mix of the product to evaluate cost effectiveness and results.
• Identifies area market insights and opportunity via customer interactions -Executes central marketing activities as well as regional initiated marketing activities -Monitors product performance and external environment using appropriate tools and taking corrective action if required to meet business objectives

Key performance indicators:

• Market share & market share growth.
• Performance management and employee relations, feedback, meetings, surveys (i.e. Field Force, Marketing capabilities, Global Marketing, Medical Department,Regulatory Department)
• Ensure full compliance to all regulatory requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Brand Manager or relevant experience in OTC or FMCG area
• Cross Cultural Experience
• Min bachelor educational degree

Languages :

• Hungarian
• English

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
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Skills Desired

Asset Management, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Work, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Marketing Strategies, Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Product Strategies, Speed and Agility Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Alliances