Product Manager Nephrology
Full-time Sobi Location: United Arab Emirates
Company Description
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At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.
Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:
Competitive compensation for your work Emphasis on work/life balance Collaborative and team-oriented environment Opportunities for professional growth Diversity and Inclusion Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
Job Description
Accountable for Nephrology portfolio in the Middle East.
Works closely and in alignment with cross-functional positions to develop, execute and implement marketing/business plans/strategies for the portfolio; Use customer insights to prioritize/direct content creation to achieve financial targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive innovation in a highly dynamic and competitive market Responsible for the product development, accessibility, launches and insight of Haemophilia franchise across the region Evaluate and analyse key competitor’s activities including communications, product development, pricing, overall strategy and exact marketing programs Develop promotional programs, activities and exact events to provide proper implementation of marketing plans in accordance to promotional cycles and current targets/tasks. Work closely with the Medical Affairs team and patient access team in developing the annual marketing plans for the Haemophilia Franchise across ME region Develop and manage revenue and OPEX targets and allocate expenses according to the marketing plan Cooperate with regional management and sales team and implement agreed action plans in line with timelines and company guidelines Establishes cross-functional teams where appropriate and interface with regional and country stakeholders through effective matrix management Identifies, develops and manages effective relationships with customers, which have regional reach, and ensures that Sobi is positioned as a leading, innovative and ethical provider of health care solutions Provide local insights and brand feedback to regional and global teams Develop marketing campaigns in cooperation with global brand management team. Proactively recommends Buy-Up opportunities to boost growth Participate in regular company meetings and contribute with Regional Managers and Directors Obtains external and internal insights to inform strategy, messaging, tactics; gathers thorough competitive intelligence; generates market research requests and helps compile market feedback from KAMs.
Scope of the job:
+ Successfully launch products and penetrate market to enhance the company’s positioning in the Nephrology market
+ Drive revenue growth through successful product launches and marketing strategies
+ Foster a culture of innovation withing the product development process.
Principal Interfaces / Relationships
Internal:
Leadership of the Regional Nephrology BU, including Nephrology KAMs, Marketing Lead, MSMs and Support Staff
Cross functional team, local affiliate management and staff
External:
Healthcare providers, Regulatory bodies and government agencies, Pharmaceutical Suppliers and Marketing/Advertising agencies, Distributor partners, Pharmaceutical associations and networks.
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a Medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine), MBA in Marketing preferred
Work Experience
Experience within Middle East
Minimum 10 years of experience with 3 years + of specific Marketing experience
Experience in Nephrology must
Skills/Knowledge
Excellent presentation skills Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills Excellent communications and collaborations skills Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word…etc.)
Knowledge of the local health systems and decision making processes
Proven track record of achievements & demonstrated ability to consistently meet and exceed targets.
Personal Attributes
Demonstration of Sobi values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition)
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English & Arabic
Critical competencies:
Communication skills Analytical skills Business acumen Scientific acumen Interpersonal skills Teamwork Independence and initiative
Travel Requirements
30% travel
Additional Information
We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.
We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
Sobi Culture
At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.
As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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Product Manager Nephrology
Riyadh Saudi Arabia *
