Senior Brand Manager – Cardiometabolic Health

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Experience Needed: Years

Location: Greater Toronto Area

PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc. is presently recruiting on behalf of a leading biopharmaceutical company in Canada. We are seeking an experienced Senior Brand Manager in the healthcare industry who is eager to be part of this dynamic team. The available position is full-time and a permanent opportunity directly with our client, offering a unique chance to contribute to the growth of this thriving organization. This posting is for an existing vacancy with our client. PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc. is solely acting as the recruiter in this case.

Our client unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. They are a global healthcare leader. Their employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. They give their best effort to their work, and they put people first. They are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

This is a hybrid position based in Toronto – onsite presence at our client’s Toronto office will be 10 days or more per month (or at least 50% of the time), determined in collaboration with your manager and based on business needs.

Join Our Client in Shaping the Future of Metabolic Health

From discovering life-changing medicines to advancing disease management and supporting individuals and their communities, our work reflects a heritage of innovation and an unwavering commitment to unite caring with discovery.

Leading the Way in Metabolic Health

We are transforming care in diabetes and obesity—two of the most pressing health challenges of our time.

  • Breakthrough Science: A rapidly expanding portfolio and deep research pipeline.
  • Beyond Treatment: Redefining how these conditions are understood and managed, addressing their full complexity.
  • Patient-First Approach: Strategic partnerships and innovative engagement models that put people at the center.

Our ambition is bold: to improve outcomes and quality of life for millions living with metabolic diseases.

Your Impact Starts Here

Our client invests in their people as much as in their science.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Robust training and development programs
  • Challenging roles that empower you to grow and make a meaningful impact

In a fast-changing pharmaceutical landscape, we’re looking for passionate, agile, and capable individuals ready to help us deliver on our mission—and shape the future of healthcare for Canadians.

Ready to make a difference?
Join us and be part of a team that’s bigger, bolder, and driven by purpose.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Marketing Director – CMH, the Senior Brand Manager – CMH will be accountable for ensuring pre-launch milestones are being met to enable our successful launch in chronic weight management (CWM) or Diabetes.

You will play a critical role in developing the launch plans; from thought leader engagement, environmental shaping, go to market strategy, consumer activation and other deliverables related to the launch. You will work closely with global, International Business Unit (IBU), and local cross functional teams to lead the development and implementation of our launch plans, brand strategy and tactics.

Our client has different levels of Brand Manager positions based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation for this role will be:  

                                                                                     
• Brand Manager: $91,500 – $134,200

• Senior Brand Manager: $111,750 – $163,900

This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in our clients Bonus Program.     

The Senior Brand Manager – CMH is specifically responsible for:

  • Driving the strategic development and implementation of our molecule in CWM or Diabetes.
  • Informing and supporting our continued transformation agenda and institutionalizing commercial shifts necessary to successfully deliver on the CWM or Diabetes strategy.
  • Gaining deep customer insights across patients, payers and HCPs to inform our brand strategy in a rapidly evolving market.
  • Partnering cross-functionally to develop consumer marketing strategy that will drive consumer activation through paid, earned, shared, owned media and private ecosystem partnerships that deliver end-to-end consumer journeys in CWM or T2D
  • Leadership of the customer planning process and operational plan process for pre-Health Canada Approval (NOC) and post NOC activities.
  • Partnering with the Global and IBU teams to ensure alignment on strategy and efficient use of common resources.
  • Driving and leading the launch preparation partnership process in collaboration with the cross functional local and global teams.
  • Managing of the overall commercial brand budget for pre and post launch.
  • Driving innovative thinking across the cross functional team for a bold and comprehensive pre and post launch Omnichannel (OCE) plans.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • University degree.
  • 5+ years of marketing related experience required.
  • Experience with brand management and launching new products.
  • Extensive omnichannel marketing experience.
  • Teamwork and leadership – proven ability to partner with and engage others towards a common goal.
  • Experimentation and Risk Taking –proven track record of pursuing non-conventional/innovative ways to meet customer needs and enhance the customer experience.
  • Learning agility and high comfort with change in a high-stake environment.
  • Project Management – ability to manage detailed, complex projects.
  • Business acumen skills – budget management, strategic trade-offs, development and monitoring of lead measures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills (excel, word and PowerPoint)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES

  • Consumer marketing experience an asset.
  • Pharmaceutical marketing experience an asset.
  • TA experience:  Understanding metabolic disorders and the competitive environment in CWM and Diabetes an asset.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.

Additional Information: 

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. 

Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, our client offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Our client reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and our client’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of our clients employees.

If you are interested in applying for this existing vacancy, please send email to: info@peakpharmasolutions.com

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

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, contact us at info@peakpharmasolutions.com

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