Job Description

Our client, an international Big Pharmaceutical contender is expanding into South Africa. They are looking for a Country Head (National Manager) to join their team based in Cape Town CBD.

Summary
The Marketing & Market Access Manager develops marketing and market access opportunities to expand the companyxe2x80x99s business in the respective regions. He/she operates marketing strategies to achieve financial goals in South Africa.

Strategy and Execution
Sales and Marketing

• Collaborate with the companyxe2x80x99s teams and partners to support and achieve financial objectives.
• Analyse sales data to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies.
• Explore new and existing business opportunities to drive growth.
• Assist partners in the development of marketing strategies to accelerate market penetration.
• Devise comprehensive marketing strategies for promoting our innovative products.

Market Access

• Follow up and provide support in obtaining marketing authorization for our products.
• Develop pricing strategies to optimize product penetration in the market.
• Assist company partners in creating health economic analysis tools to enhance market penetration for our products.

General

• Adherence to all local and global Biocad policies and local and international compliance rules
• Cross-functional cooperation with all Biocad teams

You will collaborate closely with the company partners managing the company portfolio and external organizations such as health authorities to navigate regulatory processes and secure necessary approvals for the products, maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the relevant disease areas, collaborate with payers to develop and implement pricing strategies for optimal market access and product penetration.
You will be joining the multinational professional team and working closely with the MENAT-P team to coordinate activities and create unified strategies for the market. You will engage with our company management and cross-functional teams worldwide, ensuring alignment and effective communication.

Requested qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Business, Healthcare).
• Proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry in the last 5 years.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify sales trends and areas for improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of market access strategies and the ability to effectively implement them.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Location
Flexibility to work from home, with a few days per week working from our regional (Cape Town) office.

Measured Ability