Pharmaceutical Brand Manager (Retail)

PHARMACEUTICAL BRAND MANAGER (Retail)
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Location: Parktown
 
Job Purpose:
An opportunity toleverage your pharmacy expertise to drive brand strategies and create impactful marketing initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your clinical knowledge in a fresh and innovative way.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 
Education:
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm / PharmB / BS Pharm)
 
Experience:
  • 3+ years working experience as a RETAIL PHARMACIST
  • Knowledge of non-scheduled and S0 products (experience in vitamins, supplements, and complementary medicine is a plus).
  • Direct-to-consumer advertising (ATL, BTL, TTL) – training will be provided
 
Skills:
  • Strong business acumen (sales, volume, GP, full P&L reporting).
  • Analytical
  • Project management expertise and ability to support sales teams.
 
Behavioral Qualities:
  • Performance-driven, adaptable, and collaborative.
  • Organized with strong relationship-building skills
  • Billingual in English & Afrikaans
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Strategic Planning & Market Analysis:
  • Analyze markets, competitors, and customer insights to shape brand strategies.
  • Develop and implement plans for new and existing pharmaceutical products.
  • Leverage IQVIA, IMS, SSD, and QlikView data.
 
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Track product performance (sales, GP, ROI) and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Manage budgets and communicate results to leadership.
 
Regulatory & Quality Insight:
  • Ensure compliance with SAHPRA and CAMS guidelines in collaboration with regulatory teams.
 
Product Development & Management:
  • Work with R&D to meet market needs and oversee product positioning.
 
Brand Management & Marketing:
  • Create and implement marketing strategies aligned with brand goals.
 
Sales Support & Collaboration:
  • Support sales teams with training and strategy development; analyze sales data.
 
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage with industry events and maintain relationships with key partners
 
Apply to: response@mvgrecruitment.co.za
Subject: EVR/BMP003