Oncology Brand & Customer Manager, Gulf & Libya

Job Description

At our company, we are dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals through cutting-edge research. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Brand & Customer Manager (BCM) Oncology to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and execute marketing strategies that will make a significant impact on patient lives. If you are driven by innovation and have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of the marketing strategy and tactics to deliver performance across selected indications.

• Analyze local market and identify commercial opportunities; allocate resources and manage budgets.

• Develop strategies for designated countries; 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 priorities.

• Understand and articulate the Customer Buying Process and execute Customer segmentation and targeting.

• Lead local customer teams for Brand and align around local brand/franchise strategy.

• Implement Regional & Global Marketing Strategy for the Brand locally.

• Develop country Brand Plans – marketing tactics, channel mix, PA, resources sections.

• Provide forecasting and track local initiatives and utilization of local promotion budgets (oversight).

• Utilize materials developed by the global team and customize them to the 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.

Qualifications

Required

• BS/BA degree (medical/pharmaceutical).

• Five years of experience in the multinational pharmaceutical industry.

• 2+ years experience in pharmaceutical marketing

• Strong understanding of the business and regulatory environment.

• Demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under stringent timelines and due dates.

• Demonstrated ability to brand, promote, and market products and concepts.

• Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.

• Analytical skills with strong business acumen.

• Marketing analysis & communication.

• Creative, innovative, and has the ability to motivate others.

• Drive results, strategic thinking, and foster collaboration.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• High-end interpersonal skills & customer centricity.

Preferred

• Oncology experience.

• Gulf market experience.

 

Required Skills:

Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Cross-Team Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Management, Customer-Oriented, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Oncology Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

05/14/2026

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