Job Description

In this critical role in the Oncology cross-functional team with primary responsibility of the marketing and promotional efforts supporting selected Oncology Product indications as well as other oncology in line brands, you will closely collaborate with the sales team and market access function to implement the Oncology Business Unit Strategy in Lebanon and Jordan.

Furthermore, you will work together with medical team to provide critical customer insight and a coordinated approach to the implementation of promotional and non-promotional field-based activities.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following key activities:

Accountable for the successful delivery of the marketing strategy and tactics to deliver performance across selected Product indications.Analyze local market and identify commercial opportunities; allocate resources and manage budgets.Develop strategies for major accounts; track, monitor progress and adjust activities accordingly.Lead alignment between different cross functional teams.Ensure cross functional team plans (Sales, Medical, CDx, Market Access, Communication& Regulatory are in line with brand / franchise local strategic prioritiesUnderstand and articulate the Customer Buying Process and execute Customer segmentation and targeting and adapt channel mix and implementation plan.Lead local customer teams for Brand and align around local brand / franchise strategy.Implement Regional & Global Marketing Strategy for the Brand locally.Provide forecasting and track local initiatives and utilization of local promotional budgets.Utilize materials developed by the global and customize it to local market.Search for new and innovative ways of interacting with the customer.Understand the Customers channel preferences and develop and deliver innovative programs and services in line with Customer needs.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science DegreeAt least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical market; Marketing and/or SalesMultinational pharmaceutical company experience as a mustOncology sales or marketing background is a plus.Fluent spoken & written English is a must.Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Understands and effectively.communicates with internal cross functional team as well as external customers.Strong understanding of the business and regulatory environment in which companycompetes and communicates.Demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.Ability to work under stringent timelines and due dates in the most effective and efficient.manner.Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills are required.

Key competencies:

Analytical Skills with strong business acumenMarketing Analysis & CommunicationStrategic ThinkingCreative, Innovative and has the ability to motivate othersExcellent in handling PowerPoint & ExcelDrive resultsFoster collaborationPlanning and organizational skillsHigh-end interpersonal skills & customer centricityFocus on customer & patients

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

02/23/2025

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Requisition ID:R331708