Product Manager- Dermatology

Job description

Company overview: Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We welcome innovation—bringing ideas, products and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. We believe in collaboration, and that has led to breakthrough after breakthrough, from medical miracles that have changed lives, to the simple consumer products that make every single day a little better. Our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives. In India, J&J operates as a single legal entity and consists of the 3 strategic business units: Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, which are independently handled and report into their respective Global business segments
PHARMA: Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, is dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in India, in oncology, immunology, neurosciences & analgesia, dermatology, infectious diseases and metabolic diseases in India. Driven by a strong commitment to the health and well-being of patients, Janssen India brings innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Janssen recognizes the impact of serious conditions on people's lives, and aims to empower people through disease awareness, education and access to quality care in six therapeutic areas.
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Job Description:

Job Title (India Specific): Product Manager
Business Unit: Derma
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Location: Mumbai
Territory Covered: All India

Position Summary:
· Product Manager is responsible for both product planning and product marketing. This includes managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with various departments. It also includes working with sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
· Handles overall promotional and marketing strategy and supports sales and marketing team in terms of Market Mapping, Product Positioning, Competitors landscaping, Developing Communication plank, Designing Marketing Mix and Activity Planner and responsible for New Product Launch Planning of any future launches planned for portfolio in LRFP period.
· In addition to above marketing responsibilities, this role would also entail working on special projects in franchise including but not limited to 1.) Support Health Economics and Outcome Research related projects 2). Support a cross functional team in shaping the environment for Janssen Portfolio in overall mental health space.

Job Responsibilities
· Manage PLC - Define the product strategy and roadmap
· Develop and implement strategies for Brand Deliverables
· Competitor Analysis and mapping
· Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
· Enable sales teams with appropriate scientific marketing inputs
· Propose an overall budget to ensure success
· Brief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings
· KOL development and engagement
· Project execution for special projects

Competencies:
Focus Competencies:
· Planning and Organizing
· Strategic Thinking
· Project Management
· Structured Problem Solving
· Analytical Skills
· Market Research
· Business Acumen
· Financial Acumen
Functional/Leadership Skills & Competencies:
· Collaboration and Partnering
· Decision Making
· Influence and Impact
· Customer Insights
· Ethical Conduct (Applying Level)
· Change Management

External key customers: Ad / Creative Agencies, Vendors (Printers, Event managers, Hotels etc.), Key scientific leaders and associations, Government Institute stakeholders
Internal key customers: Sales, Market Research, Medical, Communication, Supply Chain, SFE, IT teams, KAM team

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Minimum requirements:
·  B Pharm / Life Science / MBBS Graduate
·  MBA in Marketing or Healthcare / Hospital Management
·  Total experience of 1 to 3 years in marketing or market research or Healthcare / Life Sciences consulting / project management
·  Proficiency in MS Office tools
·  Ability to handle “first of its kind” projects / initiatives from concept to implementation would be preferred.

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