
Marketing Manager| South Africa & LEVANT
- القاهرة
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Lead the development and implementation of localized distributor brand plans aligned with global strategies
- Develop, seek approval for, and communicate Distributor Brand Plans in full congruence with the International Brand Plan
- Identify, adapt, seek approval for, and communicate appropriate promotional activities (e.g., detail aids, message scripts, advertising, congress materials) that align with international branding and key messages
- Serve as the marketing lead for distributor markets, acting as a strategic partner to drive strategic direction and execution quality
- Provide training and support to distributor teams, ensuring consistency of messaging and tactical delivery
- Track campaign deployment and performance metrics across all distributor regions.
- Ensure materials and activities are deployed in line with Amgen compliance standards
- Conduct thorough market analyses, monitor customer trends, and identify growth opportunities
- Monitor competitor activities and develop appropriate counter-strategies in collaboration with commercial leads
- Drive the successful launch of new products in distributor markets, including local adaptation of launch plans and tools
- Coordinate with regulatory and supply chain to ensure launch readiness and ongoing product support
- Manage lifecycle marketing strategies including label changes and new indications
- Collaborate in financial planning, including national sales targets and long-range strategy (LRS) planning
- Identify business opportunities and develop business cases
- Continuously identify, assess, and adapt best marketing and commercial practices from other Amgen markets for relevance in distributor regions
- Facilitate cross-regional forums to share successful strategies and enable replication of impactful initiatives
- Elevate distributor marketing capabilities by leveraging lessons from other affiliates and global teams
- Partner and connect with International Product Managers to seek up-to-date information and obtain approvals for content shared with distributor partners
- Ensure all marketing activities are compliant with Amgen’s internal SOPs, local regulatory requirements, and industry codes of practice
- Guide distributor partners on proper use of promotional materials and manage the approval process for external-facing content
- Maintain documentation, audit readiness, and alignment with global compliance systems
- Partner with medical affairs, regulatory, legal, pricing and access, and commercial operations to align initiatives
- Ensure brand plans are integrated with medical strategy and access narratives
- Collaborate on submissions and marketing-related content for HTA, pricing, or reimbursement bodies where applicable
- Minimum of 5–8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including a minimum of 2-4 years in a marketing or product management role
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, marketing, or business
- Proven ability to develop and execute brand plans across diverse geographies
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Financial and budgeting skills and experience
- Proficient in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience managing brands in distributor or affiliate-led markets
- Oncology and/or Hematology therapeutic area experience within emerging markets
- Documented track record of product launches
- Documented success in gaining or maintaining market leadership position
- Demonstrated success in launching products and repositioning brands in complex environments
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken