Oncology Brand Manager at Global Pharma Company
MNA Recruitment · Gauteng
Overview
A global pharmaceutical company is looking for an Oncology Brand Manager to drive the commercialisation of brands in South Africa. You will develop and implement marketing strategies, launch new products, and work closely with sales and cross functional teams. This is a permanent full time role based in Gauteng, ideal for a brand manager with 2 or more years of pharma experience who wants to make a real impact in oncology.
About the role
As an Oncology Brand Manager, you will be at the heart of bringing new oncology products and indications to the South African market. You will lead the development and execution of brand strategies and marketing tactics that deliver sales growth and build long term brand success. This role involves close collaboration with sales teams, analysts, external agencies, and global colleagues to ensure campaigns are grounded in local customer and market insights.
Key areas of focus include:
- Driving brand advocacy among internal teams and external customers.
- Leading launch excellence for new indications and brands.
- Designing and evaluating marketing activities across digital, social media, and inside sales channels.
- Aligning global brand plans with local insights to create tailored strategies and messages.
- Analysing market data to identify growth opportunities and business threats.
- Managing the brand budget with corporate sustainability in mind.
Please note: Candidates who meet the criteria may submit applications via the portal or the vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com. If you do not receive feedback within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific Field or related
- 2 or more years of experience as a brand manager in the Pharma Scientific field
- Previous oncology experience is preferred
- Experience in insight or market research and brand forecasting
- Previous sales experience
- Experience managing complex projects
- Proven brand management experience
- Experience in launching new pharma products in a market
- Desirable: MBA in a relevant field
- Desirable: Previous oncology or specialty care experience at a multi national pharma company
- Understanding of the South African healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Drive the brand amongst office and field colleagues as well as external customers to ensure the Brand Plan delivers short term growth and long term brand success
- Lead launch excellence for new indications and new brands assigned to you
- Design, implement, and evaluate marketing activities for assigned brands, including distribution channel solutions like digital, social media, and inside sales
- Align global strategic brand plans with local customer and market insights to develop tailored brand strategy, messages, and tactical plans
- Liaise closely with the sales team to receive market and customer feedback, embed campaigns, and provide brand vision and leadership
- Develop brand materials (digital and print) and activities through cross functional collaboration to maximise all commercial and medical channels
- Continuously embed customer and market insights into all brand activities by synthesising qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Work with analysts to analyse market data and identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities, and business threats
- Liaise with cross functional team members and external agencies to ensure communication and success of marketing plans
- Manage the budget for assigned brands with corporate sustainability in mind
- Act as the product, competitor, and market expert for assigned brands
Job details
- Organisation
- MNA Recruitment
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity if you are a brand manager with a scientific background and a passion for oncology. To stand out, highlight your experience in launching new pharmaceutical products and your ability to work with sales teams and analyse market data. Make sure your CV clearly shows your brand management achievements and any exposure to the oncology or specialty care space. If you have an MBA, mention it. The company values cross functional collaboration, so examples of working with agencies and analysts will help. Apply through the pnet portal or via the MNA Recruitment website, and remember that if you do not hear back within 7 days, your application was not successful.
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