Product Manager (Vaccines / Hospital Care)
A challenging career opportunity became available for an experienced Product Manager to join a global innovative pharmaceutical company in Latvia. The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing marketing strategies for the company’s vaccines and hospital care portfolio.
Job Description
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Status
Position has been filled
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Posted
5 years ago
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Employment Type
- Permanent (Full-time)
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Function
- Commercial Operations (Marketing)
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Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
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Seniority
- Experienced
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Location
- Riga, Latvia
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Eligibility
- EU/EEA/EFTA citizenship or a current permit to work and reside in Latvia.
Company Offers
- An attractive compensation package with benefits (performance bonus, company car, health/life insurance, etc.);
- A new challenge and prospects of career progression within a growing company;
- A high level of responsibility and independence;
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
Requirements
- University degree (ideally in Life Sciences or Pharmacy). Postgraduate education in Business or Marketing would be desirable and advantageous;
- At least 2-3 years Marketing experience within an international pharmaceutical company, including new product launches;
- Good market knowledge and existing solid professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders;
- Excellent communication, leadership and decision making skills (ability to influence);
- Fluency in English and Latvian, both written and spoken. The ability to speak Russian would be advantageous;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office tools);
- Willingness to travel up to 20-30% of the time.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Planning and implementating local marketing strategies;
- Monitoring market and competitors’ performance on a regular basis;
- Developing local promotional materials in line with global guidelines;
- Full budget responsibility for assigned product portfolio;
- Preparating sales plans, forecasts and targets;
- Communicating with KOLs and other key customers (hospitals, government institutions, etc);
- Promoting products in conferences, workshops, exhibitions and other events;
- Supporting Market Access and Medical Affairs teams on product related issues;
- Reporting directly to the regional Business Unit Manager.