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Company Description

Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world. 

For our Sanish legal entity we are currently looking for a Product Manager based in Madrid covering both Spain and Portugal

Job Description

Job’s mission

Responsible for the key products management both in Spain and Portugal, in coordination with the relevant key local stakeholders. This role will ensure the effective development of local brand strategies in line with the EMEA regional strategies and the implementation of local brand tactics, cross-functionally leading the development of comprehensive brand plans aimed at maximizing the value of the company portfolio.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Lead the development of the cross-functional Brand Plan for the assigned brand(s) at regional and local level to ensure strong alignment around the brand strategy and execution of the strategy
  • Strategic planning to ensure the sales and profitability of the portfolio, analyzing business developments and monitoring market and customer trends
  • Develop ongoing liaison with key opinion leaders, scientific societies and other healthcare organizations to ensure that significant developments in the field are identified and monitored Develop the marketing tactical plans outlining key activities and programs that address agreed critical success factors/strategic imperatives for the assigned brand(s), and execute within agreed timelines and budgets
  • Related congress management
  • Maintain full accountability for brand performance, financial forecasts, budgets and supply.
  • Deliver the annual forecast
  • ldentify and leverage stakeholder insights to drive differentiation and growth for assigned brand(s)
  • Evaluate research, market conditions, competitor data and implement Brand Plan changes as needed
  • Maximize brand performance and profitability while controlling promotional expenses
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with EMEA marketing, medical market access, etc., and other cross functional teams
  • Work from Madrid office 2 days per week

Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • University degree or equivalent in lite sciences and/or business administration
  • Understanding of IT solutions used in marketing/sales 

EXPERIENCE 

  • Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in prescription pharma and/or OTC products
  • management, including customer facing/sales experience.
  • Experience of launching new products
  • Experience in digital marketing & the use of alternative channels
  • Excellent knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese market and compliance regulations
  • Experience in ophthalmology desirable
  • Experience in a start-up company (desired)

COMPETENCIES

  • Deep marketing expertise in market & stakeholder insights and product/brand management
  • Strong strategic thinking/planning/analytical skills, being able to set-up relevant
  • Strategy and translate it into actionable tactical plans
  • Ability to build strong relationships with key internal & externa! stakeholders, being an ambassador far the company
  • Ability to develop new ideas through collaboration and execute on them
  • Track record of influence and persuasion, to achieve business objectives through marketing campaigns
  • Ability to operate in a cross-functional environment and in a regional
  • environment (with region & other countries).
  • Strong written & oral communication and presentation skills
  • Strong command of English and Spanish (written and oral)
  • Ability to operate in a flexible and changing environment
  • 25% travel
  • Command of Portuguese is a plus

Additional Information

  • Grow your career at Santen

A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.

The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any kind of accommodation during our recruitment process, please let the recruiter from our team know.

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