Senior Brand Manager - Expert Marketing (Contract)

18-month contract

Please note : Please note that visa sponsorship or relocation will not be offered for this position.

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people.

By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science.

What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours.

Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

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Do you want to be part of the fastest-growing team in Haleon Canada? Are you an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, not fazed by ambiguity and with a desire to be part of the Expert Sales & Marketing team?

If so, the Sr. Brand Manager - Expert role could be exactly what you have been looking for.

Job Purpose :

Reporting to the Director, Expert Sales and Marketing, the Sr Brand Manager - Expert is responsible for the overall leadership and management of both short and long term,health care professional (HCP) performance through sound strategic thinking, excellence in execution and working in close collaboration with a variety of cross-functional partners including sales, finance, operations, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, global colleagues and external agencies to harness company’s resources to move their brands forward.

Why Join Haleon?

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture;
• Commitment to development and career progression;
• Hybrid model in a modern office located in Mississauga;

Fitness centre, annual fitness subsidy, and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, adapt, and refine strategic direction for assigned brands (Advil & Voltaren), grounded in superior healthcare professional (HCP) and consumer / patient insights, aligned to overarching brand strategies

Drive superior execution of HCP programs and plans to bring the brand strategies to life, including media, creative development, sampling, conventions, associated customer facing plans (sales, medical)

Execute with excellence the marketing / commercial plan, tracking results on key brand / HCP programs, recommending course correction as necessary based on performance vs.

Key Performance Indicators

Brand Creative projects leadership (From creation / adaptation to execution)

Build strategic partnership with HCP sales team(s) in order to collaborate and integrate all aspects of the brand objectives and drivers of growth

Member of innovation project teams to provide HCP insights, claims development, sampling strategy, HCP strategy and launch plan

Active member of global and U.S. business teams as required

Manage HCP advertising and promotional spend

Share knowledge and best practices with other commercial, regulatory and medical departments

Basic Qualifications :

Undergraduate University Degree Scientific discipline an asset

5+ years brand marketing experience in pharmaceutical / OTC marketing and / or pharmaceutical sales experience

Experience in pharmaceutical product and core capability training

Experience partnering with pharmaceutical sales teams, medical affairs, regulatory and compliance

Proven experience in delivering insights-based consumer communications delivering brand share growth

Experience in large scale new product launches; collaboration with global teams; delivering results in a matrix org.

Strong financial capabilities

Experience working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment preferred

Must have the ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations including organizational changes and changes in job demands

Proficient in MS Office suite of software with advanced skills in developing presentations in PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications :

BSc / MBA

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We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

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