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Marketing Assistant

Job description

Key Areas of Role Responsibility:

  • Assist in the development of brand plans that best represent core product attributes for positioning in relevant markets.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and documentation on competitor products, pricing, and commercial strategies.

  • Conduct and present product and external market research as needed, including regulatory requirements and competitor analysis.

  • Provide ongoing sales force support and coordination for events and meetings across all markets.

  • Plan and coordinate all national and international events attended or supported by the company, ensuring adherence to set budgets.

  • Evaluate new products from a market and financial performance perspective to support brand forecasts.

  • Coordinate the approval schedule for new and existing marketing materials to ensure compliance with relevant codes of practice.

  • Create and execute briefs for marketing materials to support local and international brand needs.

  • Follow internal SOPs for the approval of new materials to ensure all marketing and advertising materials meet specifications for distribution.

  • Manage the assigned annual A&P budget with a focus on cost-effectiveness in all expenditures.

  • Track and assess the impact of sales and marketing activities in collaboration with the wider team, including competitive responses.

  • Coordinate with the Quality Department on the filing of approved promotional materials (both digital and hard copies).

  • Manage third-party agencies involved in scheduled or bespoke marketing activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery.

Essential Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess:

  • A qualification in Marketing (a scientific background is an advantage).

  • 1–3 years of experience in healthcare marketing and brand planning.

  • Experience in brand management of ethical pharmaceuticals or medical devices is preferred.

  • Exposure to international markets is advantageous.

  • Strong attention to detail in generating materials for both local and international pharmaceutical markets.

  • A basic understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical marketing.

  • Proficiency in digital tools for design and artwork approval.

  • Experience managing third-party vendors and agencies in the healthcare sector.

  • Exposure to project management in a recent role.

  • Competency in numerical and analytical tools, including AI and other digital technologies.

Company Culture & Values:

We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and advancement. All qualified applicants will be considered equally.

Our core values include:

  • Passion – "Passion is the difference between great and ordinary performance."

  • Enjoyment – "Enjoy the journey."

  • Effective – "Together Everyone Achieves More."

  • Courage – "Be the game changer – it’s not about ideas; it’s about making ideas happen."

  • Empowerment – "Honesty and trust is the license to empowerment; responsibility and accountability are the price of empowerment."