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Malaysia has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure. With strong economic growth, we see an increasing trend in healthcare spending. Besides, the growing number of foreigners seeking treatment in Malaysia has also increased the demand for quality pharmaceuticals.

Espicom Business Intelligence estimated that the market value will surpass the US$1 billion mark by 2009. By 2013, it will reach US$1.5 billion, or US$49 per capita.

Strength
Our sales and marketing operations in Malaysia function through a wholly owned subsidiary, PM-Hyphens Pharmaceuticals Sdn. Bhd. based in Kuala Lumpur. While operational support is provided by the Singapore management, the national distribution system is established via partnership with Apex Pharmacy Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

Today, our team covers ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, OB/GYNs, pediatricians and private general practitioners with products like bioXtra®, Gynofort™, Snoreeze®, Staloral®, Sterimar® and Minims®. Other key products are pending approvals.

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Marketing Manager (Malaysia) - Pharmaceuticals

Job Summary:

The Marketing Manager (Based in Kuala Lumpur) – Pharmaceuticals will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, messages, and tactics that are derived from key customer insights, so as to achieve the company’s goal of attaining dominant market position in segment we choose to serve.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Country Manager, the Marketing Manager - Pharmaceuticals will perform all or some of the following key tasks:

Analyze the market and develop strategic & tactical marketing plan in alignment with market reality and organizational objectives.

Responsible for achieving sales & expenditure budget.

Develop strong relationship with KOLs, especially in the ability to get product into National Formulary Listing.

Provide leadership to product manager.

Ensure effective team work with sales & regulatory to achieve organizational goals.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill

At least 7-10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

3-5 years experience in product management/ marketing domain with a demonstrated record of success.

Experience working with ENT/ Peadiatricians and O&G preferred.

Awareness with private and public payer customers (e.g. Government, private Hospitals/Clinics in the clinic sector and Tender Business)

Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and foster an environment around teamwork and collaboration

Track record of organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in an environment of competing priorities

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences, including senior management

Field sales experience or equivalent skills

Solid business acumen and project management

Critical thinking and problem solving

Strong results orientation and work ethic

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent.

Remuneration

Will be based on experience and qualification and with transport allowances.