Product Manager - Oncology

Salary :

Activity area : Pharmaceutical and medical

Post category : Marketing

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal, Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Yannick Elbaz

Contact us : yelbaz@st-amour.com

Job description :

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you are responsible for spearheading the development and execution of brand initiatives crucial for the long-term growth strategies of newly acquired or in-licensed specialty pharmaceutical products in oncology and/or the hospital market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the strategic direction for the brand under their responsibility within the company’s key portfolio.
• Work closely with internal/external stakeholders in building and executing brand plans, and establishing sales forecasts.
• Develop promotional material, and any value-added patient/physician programs in line with the strategy.
• Design and rollout insightful consultant meetings with therapeutic area experts.
• Provide sales team with necessary product training and technical expertise to ensure flawless field execution.
• Monitor field feedback and competitive intel, and recommend punctual action plans to meet business objectives.
• Liaise with other departments on issues and opportunities in order to maximize brand performance.
• Manage and liaise closely with 3rd party suppliers/agencies regarding product campaigns, including but not limited to:market research, conferences, and advertising.
• Attend national and/or international meetings and conferences.
• Ensure promotional resources and budget spending are in accordance with the marketing plan.
• Act in accordance with PAAB code, ASC and Innovative Medicines Canada’s (IMC) Code of Ethical Practices.

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, including close collaboration with sales teams.
• Bilingualism (French and English) with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Assets:

• MBA or other advanced degree is an asset.
• Specialty pharmaceutical / life sciences sales experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical product management within oncology therapeutic areas and/or hospital-based products.
• Travel is variable but generally less than 30%.