Brand & Customer Manager – Rsv & Pediatric Vaccine

Job Summary

Job Description

Brand & Customer Manager RSV & Pediatric Vaccines (Saudi Arabia)

Role Purpose

The Brand & Customer Manager (BCM) is responsible for the successful launch execution and commercial performance of RSV and pediatric vaccines in Saudi Arabia.

Reporting to the BU Director the BCM translates global strategy into focused local plans drives disciplined cross-functional execution and ensures strong performance across both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Planning & Commercial Delivery

Lead the annual local brand planning process in alignment with BU priorities

Drive execution to deliver agreed revenue and market share targets

Own brand forecasting and collaborate with Finance and Supply to ensure demand accuracy

Monitor KPIs and proactively recommend corrective actions

Manage brand budget and ensure optimal resource allocation

2. Launch Excellence

Lead end-to-end local launch planning and readiness for RSV and pediatric vaccines

Adapt global strategy into clear Saudi specific execution plans

Ensure full launch readiness across materials training supply compliance and field activation

Track launch milestones and manage risks proactively

Drive structured post launch performance review and optimization

3. Brand Execution & Growth

Own the local brand plan and ensure disciplined execution throughout the year

Develop and localize promotional and non-promotional materials in compliance

Identify growth opportunities within defined customer segments

Support sustainable brand growth beyond launch phase

4. Customer & Sales Enablement

Develop clear customer engagement approaches aligned with brand objectives

Act as the primary brand lead for the sales organization

Ensure sales teams are trained equipped and confident at launch

Integrate field insights into ongoing strategy refinement

Support activation across both public and private channels

5. Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead regular brand team governance meetings with clear priorities and accountability

Ensure alignment between Medical Market Access Policy Regulatory Supply Chain and Sales

Escalate risks and opportunities to BU Director in a timely manner

Maintain strict compliance with regulatory and internal standards

What Success Looks Like

Launches delivered on time complaint and fully ready for field execution

Revenue and uptake targets achieved or on track

High forecast accuracy and effective budget utilization

Strong sales force readiness and customer engagement

Smooth cross-functional execution with minimal escalation

Sustainable growth momentum across public and private sectors

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare industry
• Experience in brand management within Pharma Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage launches in complex markets
• Strong analytical capability and comfort working with performance data Financial understanding of forecasting and budgeting processes
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a multi-stakeholder public/private
• healthcare environment
• Saudi National is a pariority.

Education

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy Life Sciences Business or related field

Required Skills:

Brand Management Brand Marketing Customer Engagement Global Strategy Marketing Marketing Data Analysis Marketing Strategy Implementation Stakeholder Management Standards Compliance Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

03/11/2026

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Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Product Management
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Branding

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