Associate Product Manager

Job Description

Title: Associate Product Manager – Oncology

We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial and adaptable talent to join our Oncology team. As an Associate Product Manager – Oncology, you will help develop and carry out marketing strategies for Oncology products, with a focus on women's cancers, gastric cancer and the in-line portfolio. You will work closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, External Affairs, Access, Policy and Communications, and regional teams to turn market and customer insights into solutions that improve patient access and outcomes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (it is included but not limited as below mentioned):

Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement brand plans for Oncology products in women's cancers, gastric cancer and the in-line portfolio, maximizing the value of existing indications.
• Build strong knowledge of the disease areas, treatment landscape and patient pathway.

• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with regional stakeholders and the local cross-functional team to align on and deliver tumor and brand strategies.
• Drive training and capability building for the field and cross-functional teams.

Customer Engagement

• Gather insights from key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to sharpen tumor and brand strategies.
• Plan and execute customer engagement initiatives that deliver tumor and brand objectives.
• Develop and manage promotional materials that meet compliance requirements.

Market Access & Business Solutions

• Understand the healthcare financing and policy landscape in Singapore and Brunei.
• Develop innovative financing solutions, patient support programs and partnerships that improve affordability and broaden patient access.

Budget, Analytics & Performance

• Define key goals and performance metrics to measure success of initiatives.
• Manage the annual promotional budget and multiple projects, ensuring execution excellence and timely delivery.
• Track product performance, set KPIs for key initiatives and use data to guide decisions.

Ethics & Compliance

• Ensure all activities comply with Singapore and Brunei regulations, industry standards and policies.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in marketing or product management.
• Understanding of the Singapore/Brunei healthcare ecosystem, with oncology knowledge considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and strategic-thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Skills & Leadership

• Entrepreneurship: placing priority on both internal and external customer’s perspectives when making decision and taking actions. Leading to implementation of initiatives that meet both customer’s and needs.
• Learning agility: Positive, open to new ideas and quick to learn and adapt.
• Change Management: Comfortable with uncertainty and change, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Influence & collaboration: Builds alignment and works effectively with cross-functional, regional and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills.

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Required Skills:

Brand Management, Brand Management, Building Capability, Change Management, Creative Campaign Development, Customer Engagement, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Marketing, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Agility, Market Analysis, Marketing Materials, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Oncology Marketing, Patient Support Programs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutics, Prioritization, Product Development, Product Management, Project Management {+ 7 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/16/2026

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