Brand Manager - Pharma

Job Description

Brand Manager - Pharma

• Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits

• Location:  Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia

• Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry

• Professional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving role

• Play a key role in:  Shaping portfolio performance, brand strategy and market impact

As a Brand Manager, Pharma, you will be responsible for achieving revenue targets for a specific Pharma portfolio through the development and execution of effective brand strategies. You will lead marketing plans, manage promotional activity and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Brand Strategy and Portfolio Management

• Develop and implement brand and marketing plans to achieve strategic and financial objectives

• Contribute to strategic and operational decisions for the assigned Pharma portfolio

• Plan and manage innovative medicine brands, with oncology experience highly regarded

• Support launch strategy development and portfolio execution

Marketing and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with external agencies to deliver promotional materials, events, conferences and other marketing activities

• Deliver on marketing operational responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across a broad range of key stakeholders

• Engage and align internal cross-functional, regional and global partners

• Communicate effectively to attract, lead and motivate stakeholders and align them with global strategy and vision

Market, Financial and Commercial Insight

• Conduct market research to gain insights into portfolio needs

• Use analytical skills to synthesise internal and external data and adapt portfolio strategy accordingly

• Manage promotional budgets, forecasting and tactical planning to maximise return on investment

• Apply strong business and financial acumen to support portfolio performance

• Navigate decision-making processes in complex organisations

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure consistent adherence to company corporate policies, values and standards

• Operate within all applicable laws, regulations and compliance frameworks

• Demonstrate high levels of corporate maturity, leadership and sound judgement

• Bring an entrepreneurial, proactive and “can do” mindset to portfolio management

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Medical Sciences, or equivalent knowledge and experience desirable

• Prior solid experience in pharmaceutical industry marketing

• Proven ability to plan and manage innovative medicine brands

• Experience in strategic and analytical thinking, including launch strategy

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• High level of business and financial acumen

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders

• Strong understanding of internal and external compliance requirements

• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong leadership capability

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to shape strategy for a critical Pharma portfolio

• A collaborative environment with exposure to local, regional and global partners

• A role where your commercial, analytical and leadership skills will make a real impact

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Brand Strategy, Creative Campaign Development, Decision Making, Global Strategy, Interpersonal Relationships, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Penetration, Market Research, Operational Decisions, Pricing Strategies, Project Management, Public Health, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/8/2026

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