Brand Manager

Innovata Pharmaceuticals, part of the Avacare Health group, is a level 1 BBBEE entity. We are dedicated to being the benchmark for excellence in healthcare, focusing on putting "care" back into healthcare. Our mission drives everything we do, ensuring that we provide outstanding service and products in the pharmaceutical industry.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role located in Ormonde, Johannesburg. The Brand Manager will oversee the planning and execution of branding and marketing strategies to grow the company's presence in the market. Implementing the full scope of marketing brand strategies to deliver innovative, operational brand plans to achieve business outcomes, Business Development, New Product Launches and Sales Support. Key Responsibilities:Develop & Implement Operational/Tactical Plans:·       Develop strategic, well-thought brand/marketing plans to support the over-arching business strategy. ·       As custodian of the brands at the company, you need to have a good sense of treatment categories and product knowledge. ·       Achieve product sales targets assigned.·       Evaluates campaign impact vs objectives. ·       Strive for a high-performance work standard. Must maintain a pro-active and robust disposition with respect to job function. Drive and manage the full scope of brand management of all products under your management. Teamwork:·       Promotes cross-functional teamwork with sales, marketing, regulatory, medical, commercial to effectively implement campaigns, training programmes and Internal sales & customer support services.Market Due Diligence & Business, Product Development:·       Have a thorough understanding of the marketplace, patient flow, leverage points & competitor environment and develops plans to capitalize on opportunities and address threats.·       Searches for business growth and new product opportunities. ·       Identify gaps in the portfolio and make motivations for these products for BD considerations. New Product Launches:·       Responsibility to ensure that all prelaunch activities are initiated, driven, managed and completed, a timeline put in place to facilitate/meet launch deadlines. ·       All projects are briefed in, and materials are available at the right time & of the right quality.·       All admin processes are followed and finalized·       Monitor outputs of external agencies and partners.Budget:·       Manages the A&P spend in line with budget & business requirements Ensuring that deviations are highlighted & corrective action proposed.Compliance:·       Ensures adherence in industry-specific codes of practice, advertising codes, regulatory directives & guidelines and the company’s SOP’s. ·       Complete SEPA pricing applications. ·       Listing with formularies and channel. ·       All administrative work relating to the marketing and sales functionReporting:·       Prepares a monthly feedback reports on sales performance with corrective action, spend and account analysis Reports on competitor tracking and market trends.·       Provides feedback on sales forecasting.In Field Work:·       Ensure that rep co-working and infield activities are conducted on a bi-monthly basis. ·       Proper processes and budgets need to be adhered to when working in-field. ·       A Post-work Report must be compiled and submitted to management for evaluation.Skills, experience and qualifications:·       Marketing Degree or Equivalent·       Good communication skills·       Attention to detail·       Accountability and dependability·       Experience of 4 years or more in a similar role in the pharmaceutical industry·       Software (MS Office, IMS(IQVIA), SSD, Order Dynamics Repwise, Qlikview, Medikredit, Pastel, SAGE), SEPA pricing applications·       Budgeting & Forecasting·       Hospital and Specialist focus processes and networking experience. Marketing knowledge at this level·       Medical Aid, Courier Pharmacy process and networking experience. Marketing knowledge at this level·       Brand plan creation & development·       New product launch processes, including projections & forecasting·       In field working experience·       Excellent trade (KOL) relationships ·       Medical congress & CME activity Organization & management·       Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsDuration: PermanentClosing date for Applications: 31 October 2025Location: Ormonde, JohannesburgIf you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for marketing, please apply with your resume and cover letter to deloshine.k@innovata.co.za. We look forward to hearing from you!Avacare Health Group (Avacare) and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of Avacare are committed to protecting your privacy. Avacare is an equal opportunity organization that prides itself on its diverse teams across the globe.If you have not heard from us within one month of your application, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.