Product manager

Vision Executives are looking for a product manager to work in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical sector. The candidate will be responsible for direct communication channels and for developing materials to support the field sales team and customers. They will also develop key ranges and maximise potential sales to existing and new customer groups.
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This position is based in the Midlands and comes with a competitive salary, bonus, and a company car.

The key responsibilities include:
Portfolio management and marketing planning

• Achieving sales v target
• Construct a flexible marketing plan to allow additional promotion on specific brands
• Review existing products and market and make recommendations for new products and product improvements

External communications

• Work with agencies to develop high quality campaigns
• Put together a communication plan to ensure appropriate levels of customer contact
• Review and book appropriate advertising space

Sales team support

• Work with the field sales team to develop new materials that meet customer needs
• Prepare and deliver sales team training
• Spend time in the field and review competitor promotions
• Provide support to team with local initiatives where appropriate

New product launches

• Work with Central marketing team to adapt materials for use in the UK
• Develop launch materials
• Ensure new products receive press attention and are registered on appropriate systems
• Premarketing with key stakeholders and budget holders

Customer relationship building

• Establish good working relationships with KOLs
• Utilise KOLs for expert opinions and articles for scientific journals/lay press

Internal Relationships and Team working

• Develop a full understanding of the internal customers
• Sustain good relationships with internal stakeholders
• Effective utilisation of internal resources to ultimately achieve organisational goals
• Share ideas, solutions and practices as well as challenges with team members

 
Suitable candidates will be able to thrive in a fast-growing company, have at least 5 years’ experience of managing prescription medicines in the UK. They will have budget management skills, field sales experience in primary/secondary care and be ABPI qualified. Education to a degree level is desirable, as is previous work experience in ophthalmology.​

To apply for this position please email us, call us, or submit your CV via our contact page quoting the vacancy reference: R1511PM