Product Specialist (Oncology) Job | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: Product Specialist – Oncology

Reporting to: Regional Head – East Africa
 

Department: MarketingOur client is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection and neuroscience diseases.

They operate in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.  

In East Africa they are represented in four countries i.e Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda.  

Kenya is the hub of East Africa business and offers marketing & sales support to the rest of the EAC community.  

They are seeking to recruit an experienced Product Specialist. 

 

Position Purpose

Contribute to business success through:

Product and Therapeutic area expertise

In-field  customer  interaction  responsible  for  building    KOL  networks  and  managing  KOL   relationships and development.

Generating market insights through working collaboratively within the regional brand team to develop the East African product plans aligned to regional strategy for Oncology and drive the in-country strategy, tactics and achievement of product KPI’s.

Achieve financial objectives through collaboratively working with Key Account Managers ensuring formulary listings at key institutions.

Key Performance Areas

Build  KOL  network  and  optimized  Stakeholder  relationships  through  60%  in-field  customer interactions

Develop and implement brand operational plans across East Africa, aligned to regional strategy

Organizes and drives preparations and EIC approval for product marketing events i.e. Product Launch events, international speaker events

Deliver market insight

Maintain administrative systems

Personal effectiveness and development

Alignment of personal and company values

Adverse Event Reporting

Safety Health and Environment

Compliance

Minimum Requirements

A degree in sales and marketing or its equivalent.

3 years sales or marketing experience (industry experience a distinct advantage)

Relevant tertiary business qualification an advantage

Training experience an advantage

Competencies

Passion for customers

Thinks strategically

Acts decisively

Drives performance and own development

Works collaboratively

Develops people & organization

Business Acumen

Competitor Analysis

Media and stakeholder management

Relationship Building

How to Apply

If you believe you have the qualifications and experience to match this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current and expected remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees to:  recruit.esquire@gmail.com

Application to be received on or before 20th May 2015