Job Description

A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Junior Product Manager.
Job Purpose
Lead the full product life cycle--from pre-launch planning through to end-of-life--across a portfolio of oncology medicines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive successful market launches and unlock growth opportunities for mature brands while ensuring regulatory and commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Product Life-Cycle Management

• Own the strategic and operational roadmap for assigned products.
• Chair regular cross-functional meetings with Responsible Pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance, Medical, Sales, Marketing, IT, and Supply-Chain teams.
• Track milestones, risks and budgets using approved project-management tools.

Market Launch Excellence

• Execute new-product launches in line with internal SOPs and SAHPRA/DoH guidelines.
• Develop launch go-to-market (GTM) plans covering pricing, positioning, training, and demand forecasting.
• Coordinate external partners (courier pharmacies, wholesalers, data vendors, third-party agencies) to ensure seamless market entry.

Commercial Optimisation of Mature Brands

• Analyse market data to identify growth levers (line extensions, indication expansions, market-access initiatives).
• Implement brand-revitalisation tactics in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the central point of contact for funders, managed-care organisations, and key customers.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all promotional and operational activities meet local regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and audit trails.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Product-launch expertise: Proven understanding of regulatory, supply-chain, medical, and commercial launch work-streams.
• Project management: Proficient with Asana (or similar) and MS Office; adept at timeline, budget, and risk control.
• Analytical acumen: Ability to interpret sales and market-share data to inform strategy.
• Communication: Clear, concise verbal and written communicator; comfortable presenting to executives and external stakeholders.
• Organisation & multitasking: Capable of managing multiple products and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field (advanced degree advantageous).
• 2-5 years' experience within a generic-medicine company; oncology portfolio exposure is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of at least one successful product launch.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, in-budget launch execution.
• Market-share and revenue growth versus forecast.
• Compliance audit scores.
• Cross-functional stakeholder satisfaction.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com
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