Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute the Brand Plan for Romania, tracking progress against specific KPIs.
• Sales Forecasting: Create sales and expense forecasts, ensuring the implementation of approved action plans
• Promotional Material Development: Design relevant promotional and non-promotional materials, customizing global and regional content for local markets
• Customer Solutions Integration: Integrate MCM activities, communication plans, and customer-related projects to achieve strategic objectives
• Market Research: Work with support functions to conduct comprehensive market research and analysis
• Field Engagement: Conduct frequent field visits, either independently or with Vaccines Key Account Managers (KAMs), to engage with stakeholders and gain insights into market dynamics
• Promotional Material Assessment: Collaborate with Vaccines KAMs to evaluate the effectiveness of current promotional materials and programs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (preferably Medical Doctor or Pharmacist)
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a preference for experience in vaccines and product launches

Competencies

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage key external stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, project planning, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of financial management, including brand budgets and sales forecasts.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of policies, practices, trends, and technologies affecting the business.
• Prioritization Skills: Ability to prioritize objectives and make resource allocation decisions.
• Persuasive Communication: Strong skills in developing compelling business cases.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in digital tools and technologies.
• Operational Skills: Proven ability to implement strategies effectively.
• MS Office Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs.

Leadership Behaviors

• Demonstrate ethics and integrity.
• Drive results and champion change.
• Optimize operations and collaborate effectively.
• Focus on customers and patients.
• Make rapid, disciplined decisions.
• Communicate candidly and act with courage.

Professional Competencies

• Business & Financial Acumen
• Cross-Boundary Collaboration
• Project Management
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Product Knowledge and Portfolio Management
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
• Lifecycle Management

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with company processes, clients, and customers
• Deep understanding of local cultures and healthcare systems

Language Requirements

• Fluent in conversational and written English and Romanian.=

Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for applying.

Join us in making a difference in the health outcomes of patients across Romania!

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