Product Manager at a Rapidly Growing Pharmaceutical Company

We are a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company with focus on patients’ wellbeing. With a strong brand presence, a world-class experienced management team, a solid organizational structure, a dedicated workforce and strong quality assurance process, we have built a renowned brand in the pharmaceutical sector with business operations throughout Nigeria.

We seek to recruit mid-level manager who is passionate about product development and marketing and want to enjoy career progression to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The successful candidate will oversee company’s product development portfolio which includes new product development, product launches, and expansion of product market share.
• He will also be responsible for the development of successful product development strategic initiatives and work robustly with the sales team to ensure that the products strategic objectives are achieved.

Job Responsibilities
The Product Manager shall have these key job responsibilities.

• Develop strategic initiatives for the successful performance of their products in the marketplace.
• Grow the market share of existing products portfolio by working closely with the sales team.
• Conduct market research to evaluate competitive activities, study market trends, and recommend marketing initiatives to management.
• Successfully apply market research outcome to develop existing and new products.
• Oversee the training and development of the field force members on product knowledge and market developments.
• Follow up with the sales team to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies as laid out in the quarterly product development plan.
• Above average knowledge in MS Office and Corel Draw applications.

Working Relationships:

• External: Doctors, Pharmacists, HCP Associations, Vendors & Suppliers
• Internal: Sales Team, NSM, Finance, Supply Chain, Admin. and HR departments.

Qualification & Skill Set
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Physiology or Biochemistry. MBA degree may be an advantage.
• Robust knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology of diseases,

Required Skill Set:

• Robust knowledge in pharmacology, pathophysiology of diseases, and therapeutic options.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, effect of marketing tools on product development and performance, marketing strategies formulation and implementation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to develop and co-ordinate the implementation of product development strategies.
• Ability to make flawless presentation to the sales team, medical audience, and top management.
• Previous experience as a medical sales representative is absolutely required.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry basic selling skill and sales process.
• Development of products budget plan, its implementation and gap analysis.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one year cognate experience as a product manager in a structured and ethical-oriented pharmaceutical company.
• Individuals without previous product managerial experience must have exceptional understanding of the role, and possess the basic knowledge and skill required for the position in view.
• Candidate must have previously worked as a Medical Sales Representative for at least 3 years in a pharmaceutical company before taking up managerial role.

Remuneration
An enticing and competitive salary with the following perks

• Enriched product performance incentive, that will be paid quarterly.
• Healthcare insurance scheme for candidate and his/her family.
• Official car fuelled and maintained by company.
• Pension and Insurance.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This is not an entry-level role; only experienced hands who meet criteria should apply!
• Qualified and interested individuals should submit their application by filling a form and uploading their recent comprehensive CV.