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Product Manager - OTC

Product Manager - OTC

MNA Recruitment (Pty) LtdGauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

A global pharmaceutical company has an open vacancy for an OTC Product Manager. To be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

  • Support the development and execution of marketing plans for assigned consumer health brands, in alignment with the overall portfolio and business strategy.
  • Assist in planning and executing effective promotional activities to grow brand awareness and sales across relevant consumer channels.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of brand plans.
  • Contribute to market and competitor analysis to identify insights and inform brand decisions.
  • Monitor and manage the brand’s budget in partnership with the OTC Marketing Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Develop a long-term strategic plan for the relevant product portfolio, in collaboration with the Marketing Manager, using sound marketing principles and analysis tools
  • Develop and implement an annual promotional plan, from the strategic plan, to achieve sales targets and to grow market share, through the sales cycle plan and other communication options.
  • Execute omnichannel marketing initiatives, including digital, social, in-store, and pharmacy activations. Ensure timely delivery of assets and consistency across consumer and shopper channels.
  • Build, strengthen, and leverage relationships with KOLs and professional societies, positioning the brand / s as a trusted leader in the category and expanding influence across key medical stakeholders.
  • Own financial planning and budget control for brand marketing activities — develop budgets, track performance, and ensure cost-effective deployment of resources in line with brand and business priorities.
  • Support strategic expansion of the brand / s into Public Sector and Export Markets, collaborating with relevant teams to develop tailored market entry and growth strategies.
  • Analyse and interpret external market data (IQVIA / IRI / internal reports), providing strategic insights on :

  • Brand and market share performance
  • Competitor behaviour and threats
  • Growth opportunities and industry shifts
  • Tactical responses and commercial implications
  • Support the Innovation team in identifying NPD opportunities and preparing product briefs. Assist in lifecycle management tasks such as packaging updates, SKU rationalisation, and range extensions
  • Act as the internal category expert, championing market insights and brand strategy across departments and leadership forums to guide decision-making.
  • Contribute to monthly rolling unit forecasts for supply planning
  • Monitor and report market intelligence, providing strategic recommendations to the business based on emerging trends and opportunities in market.
  • Develop close relationships with external partners (manufacturers, advertising, digital, PR agencies) to ensure excellent execution from brief to delivery, meeting strategic goals, timelines, and budget expectations.
  • Qualification

  • Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Commerce, Business Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in a marketing or product management role, preferably within consumer healthcare, OTC, consumer or pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Exposure to executing marketing plans and working with cross-functional teams.
  • Advantagoues

  • Experience working with consumer health brands or OTC products.
  • Familiarity with IQVIA, IRI, or other market data tools.
  • Understanding of Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory requirements in healthcare.
  • Prior experience working on consumer health or OTC brands.
  • Exposure to campaign execution across pharmacy, retail, or digital channels.
  • Interest in developing knowledge of healthcare policy, public sector dynamics, or regional brand development
  • Upholds professional and ethical standards
  • Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on

    Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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