Product Manager (Core Retail BU, fixed-term contract)

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 a Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining product strategy in alignment with local management and global marketing, and for executing tactical plans and initiatives to drive market share and sales growth for the assigned portfolio.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Prepares content of Integrated Brand Teams and Launch Teams.
Responsible for execution, monitoring and analysis of the agreed tactical 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
Collaborate with Marketing and Medical teams to maximize activities: Scout centers, KOLs and OLs by disease within assigned territory
Identify specific needs for each segment of patients and the implications of the disease for each of them within assigned territory.
Role Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2 years as Product/Brand Manager.
Demonstrated track record in developing and executing effective business and marketing plans that deliver measurable results.
Strong command of English and Vietnamese, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with both internal stakeholders and healthcare professionals.
Proven experience in working with or managing pharmaceutical sales channels; exposure to the retail channel (e.g., pharmacies, drugstores) is a strong advantage.
Ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies to drive product performance and business growth.
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!
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.
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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