product launch manager

NetApp

<p></p><div><p><b>Own Every Moment at NetApp</b></p><p>
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure&mdash;delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.</p><p>
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The NetApp Product Marketing group seeks a Program Manager for Product Marketing Manager with strong written/oral communication skills and great project management skills. The ideal candidate will contribute to the successful launches of new products into the market (go-to-market; GTM) for NetApp. Working with other Product Marketing Managers (PMMs) and leaders, this position will help implement launch plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, including corporate marketing (e.g., digital, creative, AR, PR, campaigns, etc.), and coordinate efforts to ensure product/portfolio launch success.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Requirements</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Co-develop, execute and implement product launch plans, assisting with go-to-market strategies and field activation.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product marketing leadership, to ensure successful product launch and post-launch activities; ensure stakeholder communications for a predictable and understandable launch process;</li><li>Strong project management skills; work with PMMs to ensure deliverables required for GTM activities in a timely and reportable way.</li><li>Manage communication plans for all stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.</li><li>Create and manage budgets for product launches.</li><li>Drive post-launch activities, including gathering executive and field feedback.</li><li>Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track launch performance and success; ensure learnings are incorporated into future launch plans and workflows; strong ability to understand data and develop metrics.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education &amp; Experience</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, product marketing, or marketing communications roles.</li><li>
Strong project management skills; experience in developing and executing successful project plans.</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills; graphics skills and/or advanced PowerPoint skills a plus.</li><li>
Proven ability to think and act strategically; see challenges and opportunities as they occur.</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Experience in managing budgets and analyzing market trends where product launches occur.</li><li>
Demonstrates a strong sense of continuously seeking new knowledge and actively exploring innovative solutions.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in marketing or technical field and typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.</li><li>
Degree may be replaced with additional years of related experience.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><p>
Compensation:<br>
The target salary range for this position is $135,000-155,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU&rsquo;s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.</p></div></div><br>
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At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
</p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p>
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.</p><p><b>
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp</b></p><p>
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment&mdash;you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.</p><p>
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.</p><p><b>
Our culture</b></p><p>
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed&mdash;they drive everything we do.</p><p>
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. now.</p>
<p><b>Submitting an application</b><br>
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To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.</p></div></div><p></p>

Program Manager - Product Marketing

Hadley Designs

<div>Urgent Hiring &mdash; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process may take up to 4 weeks, but early applicants are strongly encouraged.<b>Ready to Scale a High-Performing Product Launch Engine?</b><p>
At Hadley Designs, we are rapidly scaling and are seeking a <b>Project Manager</b> to lead and manage the effectiveness of our product launch engine. This role is critical to our growth, sitting at the intersection of cross-functional teams, systems, and leadership. You will ensure that priorities are clear, decisions are made efficiently, and execution remains on track as we continue to grow.</p><p></p><p>
In this role, you will be a key execution partner to our Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and work closely with functional leads across the organization to ensure that product launches happen on time, with precision, and in alignment with the company&rsquo;s strategic objectives.</p><p></p><p>
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and have a passion for improving systems and processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in how we launch products at Hadley Designs.</p><p></p><b>
About Hadley Designs</b><p>
Hadley Designs is a family-founded brand redefining early education through creativity and purpose. We design screen-free, beautifully crafted learning tools that help parents and teachers make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for children. Every product is hand-drawn and teacher-designed, ensuring that we are creating experiences that foster confidence and connection.</p><p></p><p><b>
Our Mission:</b><br>
We design screen-free products that parents can trust to help their children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Our products replace noise and distraction with connection, curiosity, and real learning.</p><p></p><p><b>
Our Vision:</b><br>
We will build the most trusted children&rsquo;s brand in the world, shaping how families learn, connect, and grow. Our products will be so widely used and passed down that generations of children will grow up learning from them and choose them again for their own families.</p><p></p><b>
Role Overview</b><p>
As the <b>Project Manager</b>, you will own the reliability, clarity, and execution of the product engine. You will lead the coordination of cross-functional teams to ensure that product launches happen on time, with high quality, and with clear communication across teams. The role requires a strong judgment&mdash;knowing when to drive decisions independently, when to align stakeholders, and when to escalate issues with clear recommendations.</p><p></p><p>
This is not a task-only project management role. It requires the ability to proactively identify risks, resolve blockers, and implement process improvements that strengthen execution over time.
</p><p></p><b>Your Core Focus</b><ul><li><b>
Ownership of Product Launches</b>: Lead cross-functional product launch initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring that all work is completed on time and at the highest quality.
</li><li><b>Collaboration and Alignment</b>: Partner closely with the CCO and functional leads to ensure alignment on priorities, sequencing, and tradeoffs.
</li><li><b>Launch Readiness and Execution</b>: Ensure the launch process is streamlined and organized, and that all deliverables are coordinated and meet expectations.
</li><li><b>Process Improvement</b>: Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance execution.</li></ul><p></p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b><ul><li><b>
Project Planning and Management</b>: Own and manage project plans, dependencies, and timelines across teams to ensure that every product launch is executed efficiently and on schedule.
</li><li><b>Team Coordination</b>: Drive regular check-ins with teams to align efforts, surface risks, and resolve blockers.
</li><li><b>Documentation and Tools Management</b>: Maintain and ensure the accuracy of project management tools such as ClickUp, Airtable, and Box.
</li><li><b>Leadership Communication</b>: Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on project status, potential risks, and next steps to keep the entire organization aligned.
</li><li><b>Execution Leadership</b>: Serve as the trusted execution partner to leadership, ensuring that work moves forward without delays or miscommunications.
</li></ul><p></p><b>How Success Is Measured</b><ul><li><b>
On-Time Product Launches</b>: Launches consistently delivered on or ahead of schedule.
</li><li><b>Launch Readiness</b>: Ensuring all product initiatives are well-structured with minimal preventable errors at launch.
</li><li><b>Project Visibility</b>: High confidence in project visibility and data accuracy, ensuring leaders have real-time insights into the status of key initiatives.
</li><li><b>Process Efficiency</b>: Demonstrable improvements in process efficiency, leading to smoother launches over time.</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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<b>Who You Are</b><ul><li>
<b>Experienced Project Manager</b>: You have at least 3 years of experience in project management, operations, or program management, especially within fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
</li><li><b>Strong Collaborator</b>: You are comfortable collaborating across all levels of the organization, including close interaction with executives.
</li><li><b>Highly Organized</b>: You possess strong organizational and communication skills, with an ability to manage complex projects and prioritize effectively.
</li><li><b>Tech-Savvy</b>: You are proficient in modern project management and documentation tools, and you are able to work within existing systems while thoughtfully improving them.
</li><li><b>Adaptable</b>: You thrive in fast-paced environments, are calm under pressure, and can move projects forward even in ambiguous situations.
</li><li><b>Accountable</b>: You are motivated by ownership and accountability and excel at driving team effectiveness and achieving results.
</li><li><b>Detail-Oriented</b>: You pay attention to every detail and understand how small things can impact the bigger picture.<br>
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<b>Benefits</b><br>
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<b>Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here</b><ul><li><b>
Central Role</b>: Play a pivotal role in scaling how products are developed and launched at Hadley Designs.
</li></ul><ul><li><b>Collaborative Environment</b>: Work closely with leadership and have a significant influence on execution across teams.
</li><li><b>Growth-Oriented Company</b>: Join a fast-growing, systems-driven e-commerce brand that is revolutionizing early education.
</li><li><b>Remote Flexibility</b>: Enjoy a remote-first work environment with clear expectations and real responsibility.</li></ul><p></p><b>
Apply Today</b><p>
If you are an execution-focused project manager who is passionate about improving systems, aligning teams, and driving consistent results in a growing organization, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Hadley Designs and play a key role in how we deliver exceptional products to families everywhere.</p><p></p><p>
P.S: If you don&rsquo;t hear from us within four weeks of your application, please consider that as our decision to move forward with other candidates, but we truly appreciate your interest in Hadley Designs.</p></div>

Senior Project Manager

Pfizer

<div><div>Job Summary:</div><div>
The Marketing and Launch Excellence Lead drives Marketing Excellence by enabling best‑in‑class marketing execution, embedding standardized ways of working, and ensuring strong omnichannel impact. The role is accountable for delivering launch excellence and sustained operational excellence through end‑to‑end governance of marketing and launch processes, effective resource prioritization, and full compliance with Pfizer policies, quality standards, and local regulations.</div><div></div><div><br>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Lead the implementation and ongoing tracking of the Cluster Marketing Roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and measurable impact.</div></li><li><div>
Drive key marketing execution and capability‑building initiatives, including New Ways of Working and Key Pfizer Platforms (e.g. Adobe Workfront), to strengthen operational discipline and execution excellence.</div></li><li><div>
Lead content creation and Ways of Working enablement, including Adobe Express, to support scalable and efficient marketing execution.</div></li><li><div>
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with CoLab to foster collaboration, innovation, and adoption of enterprise marketing standards.</div></li><li><div>
Elevate the omnichannel customer experience by leveraging insights to continuously optimize engagement, performance, and customer impact.</div></li><li><div>
Define and govern channel strategies to maximize reach, effectiveness, and return on investment across prioritized platforms.</div></li><li><div>
Optimize end‑to‑end content processes to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑quality content delivery.</div></li><li><div>
Provide above‑brand omnichannel leadership by translating insights into actionable strategies that drive consistency and impact across brands.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the single point of contact for Pfizer Direct Marketing initiatives, including HQ and Pfizer Pro alignment and execution.</div></li><li><div>
Lead the Launch Excellence framework, ensuring consistent application of enterprise standards and best practices across all launches.</div></li><li><div>
Lead end‑to‑end launch execution, from pre‑launch readiness through post‑launch performance review, ensuring flawless, on‑time delivery.</div></li><li><div>
Partner closely with Global and Regional teams to co‑create and execute integrated launch plans, enabling effective prioritization and optimal resource deployment.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure full compliance with Pfizer policies, quality standards, local regulations, and ethical principles across all launch and marketing activities.</div></li><li><div>
Closely collaborate with the marketing team to foster a culture of continuous innovation and high performance.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum of 8 years of progressive commercial experience, including at least 5 years in a people leadership or enterprise‑level role.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex product launches across multiple markets and stakeholder environments.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Skills and Competencies</div><ul><li><div>
Strategic, analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving capability</div></li><li><div>
Proven people leadership and talent development experience</div></li><li><div>
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape across Egypt and Levant</div></li><li><div>
Solid expertise in market insights, segmentation, and brand strategy</div></li><li><div>
Clear, impactful communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills</div></li><li><div>
Fluent in English and Arabic</div></li><li><div>
Performance‑driven with strong accountability for results</div></li><li><div>
Agile and resilient in complex, fast‑changing environments</div></li><li><div>
Collaborative influencer with the ability to lead change across teams</div></li></ul><br>
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Work Location Assignment: On Premise<div></div><div><br>
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.</div><div></div>
Marketing and Market Research</div><div></div>

Marketing & Launch Excellence Lead

HR POD Careers

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   Proven experience launching and scaling successful private label products.
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   Demonstrated sales performance of $10,000&ndash;$20,000+ per product.
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   Strong understanding of Amazon marketplace algorithms and PPC advertising.
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   Experience in brand building, product positioning, and supplier negotiation.
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   Ability to independently identify profitable product opportunities.
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   Strong analytical skills for evaluating product performance and market trends.
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   Conduct product research and market validation.
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   Source products from reliable manufacturers and suppliers.
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   Develop branding, positioning, and product launch strategies.
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   Manage listing optimization, PPC campaigns, and product scaling.
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   Drive consistent revenue growth for launched products.
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Private Label Expert - Brand Launch Specialist (Onsite, Lahore)

Merck

<div><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Associate Director, Launch Strategy &amp; Operations</b></p><p><b>
US Human Health &ndash; US Pharma, Rare Disease Business Unit</b><br>
<b>Location:</b> North Wales (Upper Gwynedd), PA | Hybrid (3 days on‑site)</p><p></p><p><b>
About the Role</b></p><p>
We are looking for a high‑potential launch leader to join our US Human Health Specialty Business Unit as an <b>Associate Director, Launch Strategy &amp; Operations</b>. This role sits at the center of how we prepare, align, and execute product launches&mdash;working across marketing, access, sales, operations, medical, and enterprise partners to ensure our launches are thoughtful, connected, and built for long‑term success.</p><p></p><p>
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both <b>strategic thinking and hands‑on execution</b>, and who is motivated by seeing the <i>full picture</i> of how launches come together across a complex organization. You&rsquo;ll gain a front‑row seat to enterprise launch decision‑making, exposure to senior leaders, and experiences that can translate into future roles across marketing, access, sales leadership, operations, and beyond.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p><p><b>
Lead Launch Strategy &amp; Readiness</b></p><ul><li><p>
Shape and drive integrated US launch plans across one or more US Pharma and Rare Disease assets, ensuring clarity, alignment, and readiness across functions</p></li><li><p>
Partner with launch teams to translate strategy into executable plans, milestones, and decision points</p></li><li><p>
Provide thought partnership and launch advisory support&mdash;helping teams anticipate risks, navigate tradeoffs, and stay focused on what matters most</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Enable Cross‑Functional Alignment</b></p><ul><li><p>
Serve as a connective tissue across marketing, access, sales, operations, medical, manufacturing, and enterprise partners</p></li><li><p>
Help establish clear launch governance, roles, and operating rhythms to support timely decisions and accountability</p></li><li><p>
Elevate issues, risks, and interdependencies early&mdash;offering structured options and recommendations</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Drive Operational Excellence</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee launch readiness activities, tracking progress against key milestones and highlighting areas needing attention</p></li><li><p>
Apply strong program management skills to keep complex efforts moving forward in a matrixed environment</p></li><li><p>
Support consistent use of launch tools, frameworks, and best practices while allowing flexibility where needed</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Strengthen Launch Capabilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
Capture learnings from launches and apply them to future efforts</p></li><li><p>
Contribute to the evolution of launch processes, playbooks, and ways of working across US Human Health</p></li><li><p>
Act as a trusted advisor to launch teams&mdash;balancing guidance with empowerment</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Who You Are</b></p><p>
You are curious, collaborative, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You enjoy connecting dots across functions, asking good questions, and helping teams move from discussion to action. You bring enough launch or commercialization experience to add value quickly, and the learning mindset to grow into broader enterprise leadership.</p><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><p><b>
Minimum Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field)</p></li><li><p>
~5+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry</p></li><li><p>
Experience working in commercial, launch, or adjacent functions (e.g., marketing, market access, sales operations, commercial operations, strategy)</p></li><li><p>
Ability to on-site at the North Wales (Upper Gwynedd), Pennsylvania office at least 3 days per week</p></li><li><p>
Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder‑influencing skills</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to manage complex work across multiple teams and priorities</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred (not required):</b></p><ul><li><p>
Prior experience supporting or leading product launches</p></li><li><p>
Experience in a Specialty or complex therapeutic area</p></li><li><p>
Background in launch planning, commercialization strategy, or cross‑functional program leadership</p></li><li><p>
Comfort using data and insights to inform decisions and recommendations</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why This Role</b></p><p>
This role offers:</p><ul><li><p><b>
Enterprise visibility</b> into how launches are planned and governed</p></li><li><p>
Exposure to <b>senior leaders and critical launch decisions</b></p></li><li><p>
A chance to build <b>portable launch and leadership skills</b> applicable across many future career paths</p></li><li><p>
Meaningful impact on how we bring important medicines to patients</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Skills:
</b></p>Accountability, Adaptability, Agile Project Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Proposals, Employee Performance Evaluations, Environmental Scanning, Feasibility Studies, Innovation, Leadership, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Market, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking<p></p><p><b>
Preferred Skills:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:</b></p><p></p><p>
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.</p><p>
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:</p><p></p><p>
EEOC Know Your Rights</p><p>
EEOC GINA Supplement
</p><p></p><p>We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another&rsquo;s thinking and approach problems collectively.</p><p></p><p>
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts</p><p></p><p><b>
U.S. Hybrid Work Model</b></p><p></p><p>
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as &ldquo;remote&rdquo;.</p><p></p><p>
The salary range for this role is</p>
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00<p></p><p>
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee&rsquo;s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.</p><p></p><p>
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.</p><p></p><p>
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.</p><p></p><p>
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.</p><p></p><p><b>
San Francisco Residents Only:</b> We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</p><p></p><p><b>
Los Angeles Residents Only:</b> We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance</p><p></p><p><b>
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully</b><br>
Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.</p><p></p><p><b>
Employee Status:
</b></p>Regular<p></p><p><b>
Relocation:</b></p>
Domestic<p></p><p><b>
VISA Sponsorship:</b></p>
No<p></p><p><b>
Travel Requirements:</b></p>
10%<p></p><p><b>
Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>
Hybrid<p></p><p><b>
Shift:</b></p>
1st - Day<p></p><p><b>
Valid Driving License:</b></p>
No<p></p><p><b>
Hazardous Material(s):</b></p>
n/a<p></p><p><b>
Job Posting End Date:</b></p>
04/4/2026<ul><li><b>A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day </b><b>BEFORE</b><b> the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day </b><b>BEFORE</b><b> the job posting end date.<br>
</b></li></ul><br>
<p><b>Requisition ID:</b>R390100</p></div>

Associate Director, Launch Strategy & Operations

iNova Pharmaceuticals

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 Key Accountabilities &amp; Performance Indicators
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   Project and risk management
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 Seamlessly delivers on time in full projects of low to high complexities for
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 New product introduction: new development, in-licensing, geo-expansion
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 Product and network optimisation: like to like site transfer, dual sourcing, compliance or regulatory initiatives without any impact to markets (e.g. continuity of supply, commercial and regulatory alignment)
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 Leads and empowers cross-functional team, ensuring team effectiveness, performance and cohesion
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 Champions the stage/gate process, manage budget and risks
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 Builds strong relationships with stakeholders at operational and leadership levels &ndash; internal and external - for effective escalation and decision-making
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 Manages project timelines from creation to completion, providing proactively visibility to project team, and different scenarios to stakeholders
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   System excellency
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 Becomes an expert in using Planview, the iNova project management tool to capture and maintain cost, benefits, resource, milestones and risks.
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 Ensures high quality inputs in the system to enable consistent reporting across workstreams and individuals by proactively maintaining the project KPIs.
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 3 . Continuous improvement
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 Contributes to the maturation of project management capabilities through post launch review, enhancements to current processes, data and systems.
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 Identifies, advocates, and implements areas of improvements to increase iNova&rsquo;s performance
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  Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
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 Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG/ Healthcare industry, working with multiple geographies
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 Minimum 5 years of project management experience and 2 years being involved with Marketing, R&amp;D, Procurement, Regulatory, Medical functions
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 Experience in launching new product on the marketplace or managing product site transfer, either in R&amp;D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or through a PMO, in several markets or with several factories/external manufacturers
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 Project Management Certification (or proven equivalent experience)
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 Highly autonomous, able to seek answers and build a strong network
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 Being a role model in iNova values, particularly stronger together, embrace the pace and own it
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 High level of adaptability to changes and audience
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 Ability to intervene to remove obstacles, be in the details and hands-on and to step back once a clear plan is set
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 Skilled at simplifying complexity, identifying critical data, for effective decision-making
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 Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word
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 Being able to work and have meeting with different time zones
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Project Manager (Based in Egypt)

Haleon

<div><div>Welcome to Haleon. We&rsquo;re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we&rsquo;ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter &ndash; one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.<br>
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Our trusted portfolio of brands &ndash; including Sensodyne&reg;, Panadol&reg;, Advil&reg;, Voltaren&reg;, Theraflu&reg;, Otrivin&reg;, and Centrum&reg; &ndash; lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.<br>
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Now it&rsquo;s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose &ndash; to deliver better everyday health with humanity &ndash; at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.</div><div></div><div>
Job Purpose:</div><ul><li><div>
Develop and lead brand activation/execution of annual brand strategies for assigned portfolio in alignment with Area/Global brands strategy.</div></li><li><div>
Manage &amp; launch new product launches for assigned portfolio, activation plans calendar to drive sustainable brand consumption and market share growth.</div></li><li><div>
Govern &amp; fast track Innovations to ensure timely launches &amp; support cross-functional teams to deliver on Innovations agenda</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Ensure the Brand Heart is brought to life and consistently activated across all touchpoints to build long term brand equity.</div></li><li><div>
Develop consumer communication strategies including digital, advertising and creative to connect with consumers in building &ldquo;Winning Brands&rdquo;.</div></li><li><div>
Develop winning Annual Brand Plans (ABPs) with key focus on consumer and in close collaboration with Expert, ComEx teams. Output clear local activation programs to attain growth priorities in consumption and market shares.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and execute consumer communication strategies including digital, advertising and creative to connect with consumers in building &ldquo;Winning Brands&rdquo;</div></li><li><div>
Accountable for exceeding/strengthening brand KPI &ndash; market share, sales, brand equity, penetration and bran P&amp;L.</div></li><li><div>
Plan, manage and optimize Advertising &amp; Promotion budget ensuring brand strategies are adequately supported with effective ROI.</div></li><li><div>
Drive innovation planning, sequencing, execution and tracking. Establish and adhere to innovation monitoring and performance management process/system of new product launches.</div></li><li><div>
Execute in-market new product launches with excellence, leveraging global best practices with local adaptation (where needed).</div></li><li><div>
Adapt and roll out global brand toolkits (materials, claims, copy) to drive consumer/customer connection.</div></li><li><div>
Conduct periodic brand performance tracking through retail audit, equity studies. Keep all stakeholder functions aligned and informed.</div></li><li><div>
Work seamlessly with BU Marketing to develop/localize/adapt consumer campaigns.</div></li><li><div>
Work seamlessly with BU Marketing, Local Regulatory and Medical to attain required approvals from local regulatory authorities i.e. SFDA.</div></li><li><div>
Work closely with BU Research/Analytics to customize KSA research projects to understand consumer behaviors and brand performances.</div></li><li><div>
Activate brands across digital platforms through driving local digital insights.</div></li><li><div>
Uses our framework to drive actions and decisions, role models values and expectations</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Required Qualifications &amp; Skills</div><ul><li><div>
A university degree, or equivalent</div></li><li><div>
At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in FMCG marketing</div></li><li><div>
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</div></li><li><div>
Strong understanding of Digital Platforms and KPIs</div></li><li><div>
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills</div></li><li><div>
Numeracy and finance skills.</div></li><li><div>
Strong commercial understanding / experience.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
 Job Posting End Date</div><br>
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2026-03-24<div></div><div><br>
Equal Opportunities</div><div>
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected &ndash; all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It&rsquo;s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.<br>
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During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.<br>
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The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.</div><div></div><div><br>
Adjustment or Accommodations Request</div><div>
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We&rsquo;ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.</div><div></div><div><br>
Note to candidates</div><div>
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.</div></div>

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