Product Manager – Rare Disease

Australia & NZ · Full time

About The Position

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases, by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead, and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live. Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 30 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!

The Product Manager will be the Rare Disease marketing colleague responsible for both strategic planning and tactical implementation for the Medison Rare Diseases portfolio in ANZ. The Product Manager will work closely with the cross-functional team (KAMs, Medical Team and Market Access Team) to create and execute exceptional campaigns and product launches to achieve business goals. The Product Manager will work with KOLs and key stakeholders for the rare disease portfolio to bring more rare disease treatments to patients. 

Responsibilities

  • Cooperate in the development of Medison ANZ portfolio and company strategies with Rare Diseases. Evaluate business opportunities
  • Maximize lifecycle product performance through excellence in aligned and innovative planning and execution
  • Executing successfully against all agreed business plans and Company initiatives
  • Builds strong professional cross-functional relationships
  • Maintaining a strong relationship with key partners
  • Actively participates in business meetings with partners, including partner training sessions, conferences, etc.
  • Prepare and implement product launches
  • Update/develop product brochures, sales aids, advertisements, electronic communication tools, and other promotional materials
  • Allocate and monitor Advertising & Promotion Budget
  • Initiate diagnosis programs, disease awareness projects (if it is needed)
  • Initiate local market research (if it is needed)
  • Organize/ participate on national / international congresses and organize symposiums
  • Cooperate and make synergies with the Medical Manager in the above activities
  • Build cooperation with the Association Group(s) through activities organized with Medical & Market Access support
  • Work in accordance to company SOPs and compliance procedures
  • Actively participate at trainings organized by partner companies, Medison
  • Proactively observe the markets and trends, bring issues, risks, and opportunities
  • Monitor sales activities of competitors, their strategies and respond in an adequate way according to the strategic objectives
  • Work in accordance with Medison's code of ethics and guidelines set by the compliance and Regulatory department 

Requirements

Required education and experience 

  • Preferably a Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Business
  • +5 years’ experience in pharma in a similar commercial role with highly innovative products ideally with experience in a startup environment.
  • Proven success in leading the marketing or management of a multi-brand portfolio
  • Launch innovative products experience required
  • Prior experience of working in Neurology or Cardiology an advantage
  • Proven ability in market analysis and data interpretation
  • Has a proven reputation in the market with strong relationships with stakeholders from therapeutic areas in which we work

Required qualification

  • Strategic understanding and outlook
  • Resilience
  • Ability to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders internally and externally
  • Mindset of continuous learning
  • Self-management & self-motivation
  • High ethical and compliance standards
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication, especially presentation skills
  • Able to encourage cooperation between functions
  • Commercial, financial, and marketing acumen and skills
  • Managing ambiguity and complexity (across brands, markets, functions)