Associate Brand Manager (CardioNeuro)

Acino Pharma

This position is based in Dubai, UAE and will report directly to the Franchise Manager. The role will be responsible to develop, manage and coordinate marketing activities & plans for Gulf countries. The role will also assist the periodic evaluation of future portfolio expansion opportunities and new brand launches.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute the brand marketing strategies including launch preparation under the supervision of the Franchise Manager.
• Ensure approved marketing plans are executed within budget, delivered on time, and in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders and function.
• Develop and manage digital and traditional, ensuring localized content that resonates with HCP needs.
• Formulate and interpret customer insights and analyze feedback to propose changes and improvements to marketing tactics.
• Interact and build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders inside Arcera.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure effective execution of the Marketing strategy.
• Drive the Brand Plan and budget preparation to ensure timely execution of the activities of the brand plans.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and category shifts to adapt brand tactics in real time.
• Lead agency management, delivering creative briefs, performance tracking, and campaign optimization.
• Drive forecast accuracy, stock availability, and inventory management through S&OP participation.
• Track and report brand performance metrics, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key local accounts and e-commerce platforms.
• Work to the highest levels of integrity and compliance, adhering to Standards and Ethics at all times.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy, or Life Sciences.
• 7 years of sales experience.
• Broad and in-depth understanding of local country issues relative to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to create energy and excitement.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to implement digital & multi-channel engagement.
• Proven track record of achieving commercial objectives and managing marketing budgets.
• Skilled in multi-channel marketing including digital and traditional.
• Familiar with the marketing process of launching products, driving brand equity and growth.
  
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial acumen and ownership of budgeting and forecasting.
• Agile mindset with the ability to navigate a fast-evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and analytical capabilities.
  
• Familiar with project management with strong organization skills.
  
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution, with a focus on results and accountability.