Marketing Director

Global Marketing Director An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Marketing Director at a Global, Multinational Pharmaceutical Company in Johannesburg. Our Client is looking for a seasoned professional with mainly marketing experience, and thorough knowledge and understanding of the Pharmaceutical industry’s processes and dynamics.

The Successful Candidate will be Responsible for:

• Leadership Coaching & Development of the Marketing Team & Managers

• Development & Implementation of Marketing Plans & Strategies

• Conducting Market Research and Product Feasibility Studies (BI)

• Ensure Brand Profitability through Strategy Implementation & Execution of Brand Healthcare and Corporate Campaigns

• Partnership Relationship Management & Engagement with Market Access to strengthen relevant MHC companies.

• New Business Development through guiding the company’s Portfolio Strategic Direction

• Financial – Manage & Ensure the delivery of Brand Financial Goals through Brand Performance

• Budgeting – Plan and Control local Marketing Expenditure

• New Product Launches

• Optimisation of Cross-Functional Support – Ensure effective Communication and Collaboration across Sales, Medical Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal & HR

• Establishing appropriate Marketing Systems & Procedures to ensure efficient Operations & Control Delivery

• Direct Management of all Marketing Team Activities

Key Requirements & Experience Needed:

• Appropriate Business and/or Marketing Degree/Diploma

• Appropriate Medical or Pharmaceutical Qualification (Advantage)

• Min 4-5 years Senior Management Experience in a marketing role with at least 2 years in a Head of Marketing position.

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Sales

• Knowledge & Experience of Core Marketing, including Sales, Key Accounts, Business Development, Regulatory, Legal, Medical, Training, Supply Chain, Finance & People Management

If you are interested and feel you meet all of the above requirements, APPLY NOW!