Brand Manager - Cardio Metabolic

Job description

Job Description

Function
The Brand Manager will provide leadership and clear direction to Sales & Extended Brand Team; develop, implement and manage all promotional and disease education initiatives.

Description
• Develop, implement and manage all promotional and disease education initiatives (launch pad, tools, programs)
• Assume ownership of internal Brand Team & Sales Meetings/Training presentations
• Develop and maintain preferred partner relationships with key customers across Canada in collaboration with the Sales team, Medical Science Liaison Managers (MSLs) and P&R
• Work with the cross functional team including Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Policy & Reimbursement (P&R) and Market Research to ensure optimal development and execution of brand strategy
• Maintain full accountability for financial forecasts, brand performance, budgets and supply
• Foster strong working relationships with our global/region teams to leverage best practices and demonstrate leadership of Canada
• Ensure adherence to all internal & external codes
• Associate shall be accountable to perform all duties listed in Role Profile in accordance with applicable GxP principles, and internal/external regulations (e.g. Novartis Code of Conduct, Novartis Pharma Principles and Practices for Professionals (NP4), Rx&D Code of Ethical Practices, Health Canada and all other relevant regulations)

Desired profile

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business or Health Sciences; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Pharmaceutical Sales AND at least 2 years in another Commercial role (e.g. business analyst, training, medical education, etc.)
• Previous marketing experience preferably
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to generate new concepts and ideas which improve understanding of a situation and/or create competitive advantage
• Strong planning/organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, team spirit and self-motivation
• Ability to influence without authority
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset