Product Manager

Job Description Summary

-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

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

As the (Senior) Product Manager, you will be accountable for enhancing the market position of the products assigned to you. Your responsibilities will include defining the strategic direction for these products and executing critical tactics that support the overall business objectives. In this capacity, you will collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure a clear understanding of mutual goals and the effective implementation of the strategies

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【Your Key Responsibilities】

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing, implementing, and overseeing the execution of promotional strategies for assigned products, aimed at maximizing the market position and market share of these products.
• Driving consistent execution of product strategy throughout Marketing, Sales, Commercial, Wholesalers, Pharmacies and Market Access using appropriate KPIs.
• Delivering best in class campaigns & assets, based on category insights & customer understanding.
• Monitoring business performance and external environment via appropriate tools and taking corrective actions as required to meet business objectives.
• Optimizing channel/promotional mix for managed products through appropriate resource allocation that meets brand objectives and customer needs.
• Creating annual and long-term sales plans and verifying their accuracy.
• Supervising and implementing assigned projects.
• Managing assigned budget.
• Acting as brand champion to create focus and enthusiasm both internally and with external customers and agencies.
• Continuous collaboration with Regional Managers, Medical Representatives, and other departments, conducting joint field visits to achieve planned objectives.
• Training the Sales Force,
• Ongoing cooperation with Key Opinion Leaders.

【Essential Requirements】

• Overall experience of 5 years of experience in Health Care Industry, including 2 years of experience in Product Management.
• Proven track record of extraordinary business and marketing results.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams: internally & externally.
• English and Chinese proficiency, written and spoken.
• CVM or Ped-endo TA experience.

【Desirable Requirements】

• University degree in Pharmacy / Marketing / Business Management
• Prior experience in a healthcare company, including but not limited to generics, large or specialty pharmaceutical is preferred. Prior experience in launching new products in either brand or generics setting is preferred.

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【Why Sandoz? 】

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, 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 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 supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (hard coded in Workday):

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Agility, Asset Management, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Orientation, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Excellence, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships