Senior Manager, Marketing
Strategically lead and manage North American initiatives, encompassing New Product Launches (NPL), Data Analytics, Respiratory Portfolio, and In-line Portfolio Management. Responsible for comprehensive strategic management and execution, advanced analytics, forecasting, lifecycle management, and operational excellence to achieve commercial success and sustainable growth.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
1. New Product Launch Management
- Lead pre-commercial activities for 1215 annual product launches in the retail market.
- Develop SKU-based forecasts, prioritize launches, and communicate volume requirements to procurement for API and finished goods readiness.
- Create and execute market access and pricing strategies.
- Monitor product margins; recommend rationalization of low-margin launches.
- Collaborate with Sales, Pricing, and Supply Chain to meet target sales.
- Maintain post-launch NPL compliance and provide monthly business forecasts (LBE).
- Track supply plans, customer orders, allocations, and business opportunities.
2. Research & Analytics
Conduct primary and secondary market research to identify therapy, product, and device opportunities.Develop and update monthly dashboards for key respiratory products.Collect competitor intelligence on usage, pricing, and market trends.Monitor market dynamics FDA approvals, competitor entries / exits, pricing shifts, and device updates.Attend Quarterly Results Meetings to capture competitor insights.Build business cases for in-licensing and M&A opportunities.Support due diligence and perform ad hoc financial and strategic analysis.3. Respiratory New Product Management
Lead omni-channel and digital marketing strategies (HCP, patient, payer).Drive patient-centric device strategies including naming, messaging, and packaging.Partner with agencies to execute launch campaigns and manage promotional material approvals.Support education, access, and channel strategies to drive uptake.4. In-line Product Management (Respiratory & Non-Respiratory)
Conduct weekly / monthly market tracking and LBE monitoring.Analyze supply plans, orders, and allocations for compliance and optimization.Develop competitive sales enablement tools and positioning materials.Manage pricing activities to balance market share growth and profit margins.Collaborate with National Accounts and Supply Chain on customer programs and overstock management.5. Specialty Product Management
Support complex Non-Respiratory / Specialty products requiring advanced marketing strategies and customized go-to-market approaches.6. Forecasting
Build and maintain forecast models using research insights.Document and communicate forecast changes quarterly with supporting rationale.Partner with Supply Chain for effective launch planning.Incorporate 3rd party data to refine assumptions and projections.Develop new forecast shells for upcoming product filings.7. Data Analytics & Dashboarding
Maintain and update key dashboards :Weekly IQVIA Data (Power BI)
Daily LBE DashboardsMarket Intelligence (Usage & Pricing)Chargeback Data UpdatesNPL Pipeline ForecastsContribute to budgeting and strategic planning exercises.Major Challenges & Opportunities
External : Forecasting and executing strategies in a competitive U.S. generics market with limited differentiation and customer consolidation.
Internal : Managing multiple cross-functional projects and maintaining delivery timelines.
Opportunities : Exposure to a fast-paced, agile organization offering career growth across marketing, analytics, and portfolio management.
Key Interactions
Internal : Portfolio, CPM, IPD, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams. Executive Leadership for product and forecast updates.
External : Customers and channel partners. Marketing and consulting agencies. Printers, promotional vendors, and industry groups.
Key Metrics
Manage 1015 launches / year contributing $50M annual revenue.Support U.S. Respiratory Franchise growth projected 3.5x in 3 years.Contribute to scaling revenue from $560M (FY2025) to $1B in 5 years.Key Decisions & Recommendations
Decisions : Approve product trade dress for new launches. Select vendors for promotional material and research initiatives.
Recommendations : Pricing strategies and customer targeting for new products. Market share goals and forecasting updates. Marketing communications for HCPs, patients, and customers. Provide ongoing Latest Business Estimates (LBE).
Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies
Education : BA / BS required, MBA or PhD preferred.
Experience : 7 years in marketing and sales (pharma / generics preferred). Proven success in launching generic products in retail. Strong background in respiratory therapy areas (Asthma, COPD, Allergy). Experience managing agencies, HUB services, and EHR / EMR platforms.
Skills & Competencies : Deep understanding of new product launch in generics. Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills. Collaborative leader with influence without authority. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel (Macros), and Office 365. Results-oriented, self-starter with proven ability to execute.