Novartis
Pharmaceuticals
GroupProductManager
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“Group Product Manager at Novartis. Skills: Brand strategy, Commercial execution, Marketing campaigns, Stakeholder management. Develop brand strategy. Execute annual operating plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Sales growth; Market share; Brand profitability; Budget adherence; Marketing campaigns ROI; Strategic plan execution; Stakeholder engagement
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Insight generation; Problem solving techniques
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, Proven track record in brand management, Proven track record in commercial execution
Nice to Have
MBA, Exposure to cardiovascular therapy, Experience in product launches, Experience in lifecycle management
What You'll Do.
Develop brand strategy
Execute annual operating plans
Drive portfolio prioritization
Drive growth strategies
Translate global strategy
Develop execution plans
Identify market opportunities
Identify competitive positioning
Own delivery of sales targets
Own delivery of market share targets
Own delivery of profitability targets
Monitor brand performance
Monitor business KPIs
Monitor external environment
Drive timely corrective actions
Support forecasting inputs
Support demand planning inputs
Drive understanding of cardiology ecosystem
Generate actionable insights
Build engagement with KOLs
Build engagement with institutions
Build engagement with stakeholders
Lead design of omnichannel campaigns
Execute omnichannel marketing campaigns
Develop promotional content
Ensure effective deployment of marketing mix
Ensure effective resource allocation
Partner with Medical Affairs
Partner with Value & Access
Partner with Regulatory
Partner with Supply teams
Align execution across teams
Ensure seamless delivery of initiatives
Act as bridge between strategy and execution
Manage resource allocation
Ensure compliance with policies
Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance
Ensure compliance with ethical standards
Track ROI across investments
Optimize ROI across marketing investments
Lead pre launch planning
Lead launch readiness planning
Drive innovative go-to-market strategies
Champion new capabilities
Enhance brand effectiveness
Operate with high ownership
Operate with autonomy
Influence cross-functional stakeholders
Align cross-functional stakeholders
Act as subject-matter expert
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Sales; Medical Affairs; Value & Access; Regulatory; Supply teams; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Storytelling skills
Process & Methodology
Annual operating plans, Launch readiness planning
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Group Product Manager is critical position for driving brand strategy, commercial performance, launches, and cross-functional execution for priority cardiovascular brands in India. **Job Description** **Location – Mumbai#LI Hybrid** **About the Role** : The Group Product Manager (GPM) – Cardiovascular Portfolio is responsible for driving end-to-end brand strategy, execution, and commercial performance for one or more priority cardiovascular brands in India. This is a strategic role, accountable for portfolio/brand growth, market leadership, and successful execution of high-impact marketing initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. The role requires deep understanding of CV disease area, market access dynamics, and stakeholder ecosystems, with strong collaboration across Sales, Medical, Value & Access, and external stakeholders. ________________________________________ **Key Responsibilities:** 1\. Portfolio & Brand Strategy • Develop and execute brand strategy and annual operating plans aligned with business priorities • Drive portfolio prioritization, lifecycle management, and growth strategies (including launches, line extensions, and maturity optimization) • Translate global strategy into locally relevant, insight-led execution plans • Identify market opportunities, unmet needs, and competitive positioning through robust analytics and customer insights ________________________________________ 2\. Commercial Performance & Business Delivery • Own delivery of sales, market share, and profitability targets for assigned brands • Monitor brand performance, business KPIs, and external environment, and drive timely corrective actions • Support forecasting and demand planning inputs for accurate business planning ________________________________________ 3\. Customer & Market Insight Generation • Drive deep understanding of cardiology ecosystem (HCPs, institutions, patient pathways, payers) • Generate actionable insights through market
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