For Daiichi Sankyo in Switzerland/ Zurich we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Brand Manager (m/f/x)

The Position

In your function you will drive all relevant marketing strategy and activities at the local level in the respective Indication(s).Your primary role will be develop and drive execution of the brand strategic plan (BSP). Build in-depth understanding of customer needs and matching these insights with the strategic imperatives of our ADC (Antibody Drug Conjugates) products while enhancing the stakeholder engagement. You will report to the Head of Commercial – OBD.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content marketing items that best suits customer needs for our leading brand(s) in close collaboration with the European brand leadership as well as our alliance partner
• Develop a clear understanding of customers’ needs and supports the strategic direction of Daiichi Sankyo Oncology for each channel
• Create customer engagement platforms and initiatives to drive product preference and usagevia non-traditional sales and marketing tactics (omnichannel approach, e.g. campaign E-mails, virtual learning platforms, etc.)
• Develop marketing tactics, such as visual aid, advertising, speaker slide kits, media planning, product public relation, including the oversight of sponsoring requests etc.
• Drive agenda for cycle meetings and set up impactful training for the sales force
• Deliver regular market analyses using available data bases (e.g. IQVIA)
• Own local brand plan development in collaboration with our alliance partner as well as the global/regional brand teams, including operational budget planning and revenue forecast
• Drive the brand team meeting agenda to ensure alignment and collaboration cross-functionally with other key team members and with external commercial partner
• Build strong relationship with our alliance partner though open and transparent communication
• Manage the internal legal & compliance and medical review and approval of promotional materials

Professional Experience

• Education: A degree in science (e.g. Master, PhD, PharmD) is preferred, but not a must.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry in a commercial role
  • Previous experience in the relevant therapeutic area (Breast, Lung, Gyn, GU Cancer) is considered a plus
  • Additional experience in Digital Marketing is a plus (e.g. omnichannel, social media)Prior marketing/commercial experience, ideally in oncology as a local Product Manager
  • Experienced in developing marketing strategies and implementing solutions

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate, collaborate effectively and push things through/ across a matrix organization
• Previous experiences in co-marketing set up it is considered as an advantage
• Strong accountability with demonstrated ability to work in teams, ideally in a cross-functional environment, as well as autonomously without constant monitoring
• Excellent project management capabilitiesInnovation mindset & technology experience preferred
• Flexible to changing priorities in a fast moving environment“Hands on" and “can do” mentality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English