Product Manager

We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

If you’re a visionary marketer with a passion for healthcare and a track record of delivering results, then this role is for you!

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are driven by a passion to improve lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Product Manager to join our Specialty care team in Riyadh and accountable for Saudi Arabia and Gulf region , take ownership of our products that shape the market and deliver meaningful impact to patients and healthcare professionals.
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic marketing, launch readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll lead with purpose, drive performance, and bring bold ideas to life.

This role reports to the Business Unit Head – Specialty & Rare disease SAGEA(Saudi| Gulf| East Africa)

Role & Responsibilities

• Leads and prepares the Strategic Marketing, Launch Readiness, and ICPs of assigned products in cooperation with medical, market access, field operation, and all other relevant TAT members according to determined timelines to ensure optimum short- and long-term development, market contribution. Is responsible for the achievement of related targets.
• Ensures achievement of budgeted sales targets as well as the long-term growth of assigned products and initiates corrective measures in case of deviation from planned sales development.
• Coordinates the execution of the operational marketing plan, prepares and manages Direct Promotional Budget and ensures that expenses are within the approved budget.
• Plans and realizes field (double) visits according to the phase of the product to ensure the maximum customer engagement and flawless implementation of the plans based on the market needs.
• Builds relationship with all functions with related to the assigned products, interfaces across organization and works in cooperation with TAT members in order to drive projects through to agreed timelines and objectives.
• Responsible for product trainings of new and existing FF and to update the knowledge of the existing field force in correlation with the market dynamics.
• Liaises closely with Sales Managers and Regional Managers in implementation of marketing programs to support successful field sales efforts.
• Monitors, controls, and evaluates the impact of Marketing Programs and recommends corrective measures.
• Ensures timely submission of marketing reports like sales forecasts, expense reports, and other reports that may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science/Medicine or Lifesciences
• 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience working as product / brand manager in a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Experience in Specialty/Rare disease is a plus.
• Recent launch experience is desirable
• Saudi & Gulf market experience is a must
• Business fluent in English, in its oral and written form
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with excellent presentation, facilitation, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills, including attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multi-task, interact, and work within a team environment and function independently when required

What’s Next?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your profile. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

Screening:

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