Product Manager

Number of vacancies: One (1)

Location: Dawa Life Sciences, Ruaraka

Reporting to: Senior Product Manager

Brief Job Description:

• Product Research: Gathering physiological and pharmacological information on our products and compiling it for use in effective communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Market Research and Data Analytics: Gather qualitative and quantitative data on market trends, customers’ needs, and analyze the information for decision making.
• Sales force Effectiveness: Conduct effective product knowledge and selling skills training to the sales team and follow up with field visits to ensure effective brand strategy implementation.
• Pipeline Development:  In consultation with respective internal departments and external Key Opinion Leaders, provide important information for new products launches and lifecycle management of existing brands.
• Coaching: Guiding Junior Product Managers, departmental interns and Medical Representatives, through their requisite responsibilities and career progression.
• Stakeholder communication: Effectively communicate the brand strategies to the internal team and efficiently deliver our products value proposition to the external partners through various channels that are approved and compliant.
• Product Strategy and Road Mapping: Develop and execute clear product strategy that aligns to the company’s vision and mission and timely delivery at all stages of the brands’ roadmaps.
• Development of Marketing Materials: Content creations, design and procurement of promotional materials that effectively communicate the products value proposition and corporate image.
• Promotional Activities: Execution of marketing and promotional activities in coordination with the sales team.
• Budget Management: Optimize the allocation and use of the marketing budget to maximize return on investments.

Qualifications and Experience:
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered, these minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.

• 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Science.
  2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
  3. Demonstrate a good understanding of anatomy and pharmacology principles.
  4. Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry trends.
  5. Must be detail-oriented and with good analytical skills.
  6. Has demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication abilities.
  7. Strong in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer applications.