Marketing Manager (Pharmaceutical)

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a talented Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing and executing robust brand strategies that drive sustainable growth and enhance market positioning.

What you'll do:

As a Marketing Manager (Pharmaceutical) based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s presence within the Malaysian pharmaceutical landscape. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve crafting impactful brand strategies that resonate with both local market dynamics and broader regional objectives. You will lead the development of marketing communications plans designed to boost business development efforts while enhancing profitability. By leveraging various communication tools and techniques, you will drive brand awareness among key stakeholders. Monitoring business performance against external market trends will be crucial as you deliver timely interventions to achieve set targets. Your expertise in market research will enable you to anticipate customer needs and uncover new opportunities for growth. Building strong relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals through engaging activities will help solidify the brand’s reputation. Additionally, you will provide valuable coaching to the sales force on disease knowledge and product information. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; you will work closely with internal teams across multiple functions as well as external partners to ensure seamless execution of larger projects. Your ability to foster teamwork and share insights will be instrumental in driving success.

• Develop comprehensive brand strategies tailored to local market conditions while aligning with global and regional objectives to ensure sustainable brand growth.
• Conceptualise, implement, and monitor marketing communications plans that support business development, strengthen market positioning, and enhance profitability.
• Design and execute marketing communication strategies using diverse tools and techniques to effectively drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Monitor business performance alongside external market trends to deliver timely corrective actions that meet organisational goals.
• Utilise fact-based research to anticipate customer needs, identify market opportunities, and shape strategic direction for products.
• Achieve sales budget targets and product profit goals within allocated resources while optimising A&P budgets for maximum efficiency.
• Manage sales and inventory forecast planning by analysing market trending data and preparing revenue forecasts for review.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals through high-level engagement activities such as advisory board meetings.
• Provide coaching and training on disease knowledge, product information, and brand strategy to the sales force to ensure successful brand performance.
• Collaborate closely across business functions including Sales, Trade Marketing, Digital Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Tender & Pricing, Regulatory, Supply, Finance and external stakeholders such as government bodies, associations, media agencies, vendors.

What you bring:

To excel as a Marketing Manager (Pharmaceutical) in Kuala Lumpur, your background should reflect substantial experience within pharmaceutical brand marketing, ideally spanning at least eight years with a relevant academic qualification such as a degree in Biomedical Science or similar disciplines. Your skillset should encompass advanced presentation capabilities alongside meticulous planning and analytical prowess. Effective communication skills are paramount; you must be able to articulate complex concepts clearly when interacting with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Your approach should demonstrate empathy, sensitivity towards diversity issues, and an ability to foster inclusive environments where collaboration thrives. Experience in sales or retail excellence within pharmaceuticals would further enhance your suitability for this role. You should possess commercial insight that allows you to spot emerging opportunities while maintaining a commitment to continuous improvement. Dependability as a team player who can adapt seamlessly across various functions is crucial. Upholding compliance standards with integrity forms the foundation of your professional ethos.

• Minimum degree in Biomedical Science or any related discipline is required for this position.
• At least eight years of experience in pharmaceutical brand marketing is essential for success in this role.
• Experience in sales or retail excellence within pharmaceuticals is considered an added advantage.
• Exceptional presentation skills combined with strong planning, organisational abilities, and analytical thinking are necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills paired with effective verbal and written communication abilities are vital for stakeholder engagement.
• A proven track record as a dependable team player who adapts easily to different working styles is highly valued.
• Demonstrated capacity for influential communication that promotes diversity and inclusion within teams is important.
• Commercial acumen enabling identification of market opportunities coupled with a growth mindset for continuous improvement initiatives is expected.
• Ability to engage collaboratively across departments Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs and externally with healthcare professionals is required.
• Commitment to upholding compliance standards while maintaining ethical conduct throughout all business activities is mandatory.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued regardless of their background or aspirations. The workplace culture emphasises collaboration across departments ensuring that everyone shares knowledge freely while supporting each other’s growth journeys. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities designed not only to enhance technical skills but also nurture interpersonal abilities essential for success in today’s interconnected world. Supportive leadership fosters open dialogue around diversity issues while encouraging individuals to pursue their ambitions without barriers. The company’s dedication extends beyond internal operations; it actively engages with external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, government bodies, associations, media agencies, vendors building networks that amplify its impact within the industry. By joining this team in Kuala Lumpur, you become part of a community committed to making meaningful contributions towards improving healthcare outcomes nationwide.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in pharmaceutical marketing to new heights within an inclusive environment that values collaboration and personal growth, this opportunity awaits you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C