Field Based Marketing Associate (FBMA) Specialist, Marketing Oncology

Job Description

For more than 130 years, our company has brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.

In Indonesia, our company has been established since 2005 and currently focuses on two main therapeutic areas, namely oncology and vaccines.

Job Summary:

Field Based Marketing Associate (FBMA) Specialist, Marketing Oncology main responsible are to make PLAN, EXECUTE and MONITORING all activity of:

• Stakeholders and Customer Management

• Brand Planning and Marketing Program

• Promotion Materials

To ensure company can achieve their goals as plan effectively and efficiently with maximizing marketing functions

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

A field-based marketing associate for oncology products typically plays a critical role in enhancing brand visibility and facilitating communication between the company and healthcare providers or stakeholders.

Weight (70%):

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, and decision-makers.

• Identify and understand the needs and expectations of different stakeholders to tailor communication strategies effectively.

 

Customer Management:

• Develop deep understanding of the oncology landscape and the specific needs of healthcare professionals using our product.

• Provide information and updates about Oncology Product to healthcare providers, ensuring they are well-informed about the product’s benefits, usage, and clinical data.

• Collect feedback from healthcare providers to help inform marketing strategies and product development.

 

Sales and Field Support:

• Support field sales teams by providing them with the latest marketing materials and insights about market needs.

• Organize a local medical education events, seminars, and presentations to educate stakeholders and enhance product visibility.

 

Market Analysis:

• Monitor trends and developments in the oncology market to identify opportunities and threats for the product.

• Gather competitive intelligence to understand competitors’ positioning and strategies in the therapeutic area.

 

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, medical, and broader marketing teams, to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the alignment of field activities with overall marketing objectives.

 

Compliance:

• Ensure that all marketing activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to ethical marketing of pharmaceutical products.

 

Reporting:

Provide regular updates and reports to management on field activities, stakeholder feedback, and market trends to inform strategic planning.

Weight (10%):

Brand Planning and Marketing Program

• Contributes on developing oncology brand planning

• Works with other CFTs to ensure success of execution of marketing program.

Weight (20%):

Promotional Materials

• Developing omnichannel engagement materials

• Conduct training to the Sales Team to ensure key messages are deliver correctly to the HCPs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Management/ Pharmacist or Medical related

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, or minimum 1 year as product executive, preferably having experience in pharmaceutical industry

• Strong written and verbal communications skills (both in English and Indonesia language)

• Advance on ethical product

• Demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking and creative problem solving in response to the communications challenges and opportunities

• Excellent project management skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively under intense stress and pressure especially in a crisis/issue

• Undergoes on-going media training to maintain skills 

• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and health issues Strong on Medical communication phrase

 

SUB FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strategic Marketing

• Brand Management

• New Product Planning

• Inventory and Supply Chain Knowledge

• Communication Management

Required Skills:

Adaptive Communication, Adaptive Communication, Advertising Campaign Development, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Communication, Communications Strategy, Communication Strategy Development, Customer Contact Management, Developing Pricing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Field Marketing, Financial Awareness, Health Care Systems, Manufacturing Compliance, Market Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Medical Communications, Medical Literature Review, Product Development, Product Evaluations, Product Introduction {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

01/12/2026

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