Senior Product Manager, Vaccine

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WHO WE ARE

In a world of rapid innovation we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join us as the Senior Product Manager to be the strategic product owner of the number one vaccine in Hong Kong recognized for its robust consumer activation campaigns and its essential role in public health. You will drive the growth and lifecycle management of a flagship vaccine leveraging advanced digital and omnichannel consumer activation strategies to maximize reach and engagement. This is your great opportunity to lead and contribute to the prevention of HPV-related cancers and diseases in both female and male. This role will also be responsible for developing launch strategies for key pipeline vaccine assets and will have one direct report.

The Senior Product Manager will be based in Hong Kong and reports to Business Unit Director who overseeing Hong Kong and Macau. You will shape product vision strategy and execution in a complex environment collaborating with global regional and local cross-functional teams. You will enjoy to thrive in a high-performing inclusive environment with world-class development resources mentorship and opportunities for regional and local advancement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As an innovative and entrepreneurial leader to design and execute the right strategic choices to transform business to the next level of growth focus on opportunity spaces alongside cost optimization and execution excellence.

• Owning and managing full P&Land other key business commitments balancing short-term results with long-term vision; Responsible for sales forecasting managing promotional budget & tracking KPIs

• Developing and executing both HCP and consumer marketing strategies that drive business transformation sustainable growth and public health impact.

• Develop annual brand plans including pricing positioning and promotional strategies

• Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with sales supply regulatory medical access & policy teams to deliver strategic business plans and projects with both immediate and long-term value.

• Managing the full product lifecycle including market research launch excellence and ongoing optimization

• Driving robust omnichannel consumer activation campaignsincluding digital social and influencer strategiesto drive awareness education and vaccine uptake.

• Providing market insights to regional and global brand teams ensuring local needs are understood and addressed.

• Utilizing data-driven insights to challenge assumptions identify new opportunities and improve access.

• Inspiring and developing teams fostering a growth mindset and a culture of innovation and execution excellence.

• Championing process simplification collaboration and a speak up culture to drive continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• University graduate from Life Science Healthcare Science or related disciplines

• At least 5 years marketing experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

• Experience in Vaccines will be an absolute advantage

• Sensitive to market trend / practice of pharmaceutical industry

• Solutions focused with a demonstrated ability to effectively influence decision making

• Self-motivated growth mindset result focused and a will to succeed

• Demonstrates entrepreneurship strategic thinking & creative problem solving

• Strong collaboration & ability to work well across functions and teams

• Strong customer focus with good interpersonal skills

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