Sr. Brand Manager-Global OTC Job

Employer Name: Bausch & Lomb Pharmacuetical	SpiderID: 2934717
Location: Madison, New Jersey	Date Posted: 10/29/2009
Wage: 150	Category: Marketing
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Leads Global brand team and extended cross-functional team to ensure successful global launches, in-market performance and life cycle management of key prescription pharmaceutical brands.

Defines robust therapeutic area strategy to strengthen the in-market and pipeline portfolio in close collaboration with the R&D, Business Development and Regional Marketing and Sales.

Develops Global brand plans to maximize key pipeline and in-market brands, including global launch plans, positioning, branding, life cycle management and forecasting.

Supports Regional implementation of brand plans and sharing best practices to ensure excellent in-market execution.

Partners with Marketing Intelligence to generate insights on customer needs, competitive dynamics and brand positioning / performance and incorporate these into strategies / plans.

Ensures excellent matrix management and develops strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Participates in cross-functional projects and select business development opportunities.

Job Requirements:
Bachelors Degree required.

Masters degree preferred.

6 - 10 years relevant OTC Global pharmaceutical marketing experience, demonstrating a steady career progression with increasing roles of responsibility.

Prior experience launching a OTC Pharmaceutical product required.

Prior experience in Global Marketing or in Marketing in more than one Region strongly preferred.

Sales experience preferred.

Marketing experience in the ophthalmic category preferred.

Experience in developing OTC marketing programs tailored to specialty healthcare professionals is highly desired.

Strong analytical and quantitative analysis skills required.

Strong influencing, cross-functional collaboration and customer service skills required.

Ability to plan, organize, and deploy resources according to urgency/importance.

Presentation/communications skills must be excellent.

Strong Innovation and Adaptability: must be able to identify better ways of doing things and getting others excited about new approaches.

reply to:michael.vargas@bausch.com

Job Criteria:
Start Date: 12-01-09
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 6
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time: 3 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Mike Vargas	Company Type: Employer
Company: Bausch & Lomb

City: Madison
State: New Jersey
Zip: 07940

Web Site: http://www.bausch.com