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Group Product Manager

Location: Mumbai

Hiring Partner: PSS

Client: Leading Indian Pharmaceutical Company with Global Presence

About the Client:

PSS has been exclusively retained to hire a Group Product Manager (GPM) for a top-tier Indian pharmaceutical company known for its strong global operations and leadership in key therapeutic areas. The organization is recognized for innovation, market reach, and a strong portfolio of specialty and branded generics.

Job Purpose:

The Group Product Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategic marketing initiatives and life cycle management for a portfolio of brands within the Ortho and Pain Management segment. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, medical affairs, regulatory, market access, and global brand teams to ensure commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead development and implementation of short- and long-term brand strategies aligned with business objectives
• Drive portfolio growth through profitability, market share expansion, and revenue optimization
• Partner with Business Unit Heads and Sales Leaders to align marketing strategies with business goals

Product Life Cycle Management

• Own end-to-end Product Life Cycle (PLC) planning and execution
• Identify growth opportunities across brand maturity stages and proactively mitigate risks

Marketing & Promotions

• Design and execute marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, and communication materials
• Ensure alignment of campaigns with consumer insights, therapy needs, and market dynamics
• Lead content development for sales aids, brochures, digital assets, and event collaterals

Market Intelligence & Research

• Conduct primary and secondary research to gather actionable market insights
• Maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), prescribers, and advisory boards
• Use insights to influence brand strategy and stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Represent the company at conferences, congresses, and symposia, both national and international
• Organize and lead advisory boards, roundtables, and scientific forums
• Build and manage key relationships with medical professionals, formulary committees, and insurers

Budgeting & Performance Tracking

• Joint ownership of brand budgets including A&P, events, digital, and content creation
• Track performance metrics, sales trends, and ROI for marketing initiatives
• Regularly report brand performance and recommend corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, medical, regulatory, market access, and global teams to ensure strategic alignment
• Collaborate with external vendors, creative agencies, and digital partners to deliver best-in-class execution

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: B.Pharm or B.Sc. + MBA (Marketing or Pharma Management)
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in pharmaceutical marketing, including significant experience in Ortho or Pain Management segments
• Proven track record in brand planning, market development, and lifecycle management
• Strong scientific acumen combined with strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills

Why This Role?

• Join a market-leading pharma brand with global reach and high-growth products
• Influence therapy shaping initiatives in Ortho and Pain Management
• Be part of an agile and innovation-driven team
• Lead impactful strategies that improve patient outcomes while advancing your career