Trade Marketing Manager CZ/SK

Job Description Summary

Responsible for execution, and performance of all initiatives designed to guarantee presence of Sandoz products through various distribution channels.

Job Description

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic 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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive achievement of Sandoz business goals by ensuring high trade customer service levels
• Lead in trade implementation within key customers; Lead the creation of a customer-centric approach across the function
• Share best practices on distribution processes
• Promotional and informational campaign on various distribution channels i.e., wholesalers, retailers, distributors
• Be the link between Field Force and Customer Service in managing shortages
• Ensure adequate reporting of adverse events / technical complaint / compliance issue in accordance with company procedures
• Business travels to Slovakia once in a week
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt

What you’ll bring to the role:

• University degree (Marketing or Communication field is an advantage, but not required)
• Proficiency in both English and Czech (or Slovak)
• Maximum 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry
• Strong technical and communication skills

You will receive (for Czech Republic only):
• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
• Risk Life Insurance
• 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
• Meal vouchers in amount of 120CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)

• Company Car
• Multisport Card
• Premium Health Care Program

• Home Office 50/50%

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!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here:  Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)

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Skills Desired

Brand Marketing, Category Management, Customer Marketing, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Marketing Plans, Media Campaigns, Merchandising, Promotion Marketing, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales, Strategic Sourcing