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Pharmaceutical Product / Marketing Manager

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Experience Needed: Years

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Do you have a noticeable passion for results?

You’re bold, energetic, and very resourceful, especially when results are at stake. You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with the exceptional ability to communicate the value behind our client’s products and build lasting business relationships. Such talent and passion make you the right fit for this unique marketing role with PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc.

Our ideal candidate will provide marketing oversight for the brand to achieve Rx growth objectives and lead activities across the marketing spectrum which are relevant to the designated brand including: brand strategy, communication strategy, market research, new product introduction and promotion strategy and tactical development/implementation.

Why PEAK Pharma Solutions?

Join a game-changing organization that is reinventing the way products and services are being introduced to the healthcare market in Canada. We bring a combined 50+ years of experience to this space, teaming with some of the most talented professionals and organizations in the industry. You’ll gain exposure to start-up as well as established healthcare companies in Canada.

Enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you’ll be supported with comprehensive yet simplified resources and processes. Grow your career with a company committed to transparency, integrity and accountability. PEAK Pharma offers you more than just one job. The diversification and breadth of PEAK’s portfolio and network creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop annual brand plans; implement marketing strategies, campaigns and tactics to drive demand; sources and explore new channel opportunities to maximize marketing plan impact and effectiveness
• Proactively identifies relevant brand opportunities and risks, monitors and develops plans to convert results; inspires field staff through brand engagement activities
• Develop, recommend and manage the advertising and promotion budget and project timelines
• Provides input to support product forecasting including TRx, sales and unit modeling appropriate for demand/ inventory management and performance measurement/monitoring
• Coordinate and direct the delivery of support services including: briefing of marketing research activities, agencies of record
• Partners with medical and training team to evolve local field training program
• Effectively communicate the marketing strategy and annual promotional plan to the sales team including leading appropriate content development for sales meetings (needs assessment, slide decks, workshops)
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team (Sales, market access, medical, regulatory, etc., both in Canada and the US as required)
• Lead the analysis and reporting of brand business results including sales, market share and TRx performance to plan, KPI’s, marketing variance, promotional impact, execution progress
• Remain up to date with respect to customer marketplace including knowledge of key competitors and competitive strategies
• Co-ordinate the production, fulfillment and maintenance of all marketing material; adhering to internal SOP’s and company compliance policies
• Development of a customer strategy that ensures a strong reputation, high visibility; develop and leverage relationships with key opinion leaders and other external experts to optimize patient management and drive the brand forward

Education/Competencies Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree is an asset (MBA, MSc)
• Progressive experience in commercial pharmaceuticals preferably with 4-5 years of marketing experience, preferably in the area of rare disease.
• Launch experience required
• Experience within a pharmaceutical start up organization (preferred)

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of successful product launches and sustained commercial growth
• Has delivered keen marketing insights and competitive advantage to pharmaceutical brands; translates strategy into practical, competitive and executable business plans
• Astute problem solver who reviews facts and options, exhibits sound judgment, a realistic understanding of issues and demonstrates a bias for action
• Experience with project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities
• PSP experience as it relates to overall marketing plan
• Experience with genetic testing programs is ideal
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for customer engagement
• Ability to work from home efficiently and effectively
• Excels in a team environment, working cohesively and collaboratively
• Bilingualism (French / English) considered an asset

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Comfortable navigating Health Canada, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), PAAB, Innovative Medicines Canada, PMPRB and other regulatory requirements
• Understanding of , reimbursement and distribution challenges
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both oral and written
• Excellent analytical and planning abilities; budgets and financial plans
• Responding to inquiries from management, customers and regulatory agencies
• Working independently to manage multiple projects, duties and assignments; exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Planning, recommending and implementing objectives, strategies and practices to assure the highest quality of service, product satisfaction, and continued business relationships with customers
• Effective & efficient management of resources; cost minimization and value maximization
• Ability and desire to travel for business (up to 20% of time): domestic meetings (co-travel, Ad Boards, Conferences) and US head officeas assigned by the General Manager
• You will be provided with autonomy, with the expectation that you can roll up your sleeves, and get things done.
• We encourage over-communication, and desire to build trust and transparency throughout our organization.

Full PEAK Pharma Solutions compensation package which includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time opportunity
• Dedicated training and support
• Opportunity to partner with a growing pharmaceutical organization in Canada

If you would like to apply for this position please visit the following link: Pharmaceutical Product / Marketing Manager 

We thank everyone that applies. If we feel your qualifications suit our current opportunity, we will be in touch with you. Please keep correspondence to email at this time.

PEAK Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.