Oncology Marketing Specialist Iraq

Job Description

This position can be based in Jordan or Lebanon.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution of strategic marketing plan, customer engagement strategy, specific sales campaign etc.
• Responsible for market scan, competition information collection & consolidation, and sales performance tracking, providing various analysis report/output as required to support business review and marketing strategy/tactical development.
• Collaborate with Brand Team and In-Field Team members, facilitate cross-stakeholder discussions (with Health Care Professional (HCP) and non-HCP stakeholders) and synthesize the insights gained to identify target segments, to determine brand positioning, to drive Close Loop Marketing engagement and customization and to populate Brand Plan Insights Chapter.
• Deliver efficient and effective marketing plans that encourage increased use and growth of brands.
• Secure input and cross stakeholder viewpoints to develop a robust and accurate Patient Journey; propose strategic objectives for the Brand Team review based on Patient Journey findings.
• Monitor brand KPIs, track ROI measurements for all marketing activities in order to achieve or exceed brand plan objectives.
• Manage and support with the Internal compliance approval process for all events, including Sponsorships, Local, international CME initiatives, small meetings, Marketing projects.
• Coordination and facilitation of core functional team meetings.
• Support the unit in companion diagnostic follow-up (contract renewal, laboratory inclusion documents, training management logistics).
   

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Medical qualification is required (Pharmacist, Health specialist …).

Experience

• 5+ years working experience in commercial (sales or marketing), preferably specialty line. 
• Knowledge of access, value proposition and tender management business.
• Relevant experience with proven track record of success in project management within biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical skill, strategic thinking, and market insights.
• Ability to translate qualitative and quantitative insights into strategies that will be translated as actionable and realistic marketing actions.
• Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross functional teams.
• Solid working knowledge of healthcare environment and evolving landscape.
• Arabic and English language proficiency verbally and in writing.

COMPETENCIES:

Behavioral

• Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity.
• Self-motivated driver able to work autonomously, be self-motivated & independent.
• Collaborator mindset.
• High end interpersonal skills & Customer Centricity.
• Self-organized and structured, with the ability to define own tasks.
• Drive for results while managing complexity.

Technical

• Customer Relationship Management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can-do attitude: exhibit strong project management, problem solving, Strategic Thinking and execution skills.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
• Budget planning and high Financial Acumen.
• Excellent Presentation skills.

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Requisition ID:R289456