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Vietnam has a population of 86 million people in 2008, and exhibits a strong economic growth especially in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. There are 8 million people in the former and 4 million people in the latter. Hyphens was established as early as 1989. It was one of the pioneering foreign companies to conduct sales & marketing activities in Vietnam. With the growing numbers of private hospitals and private clinics, the company has been able to serve a wide medical community. Today, our sales and marketing team comprises of 90 medical doctors and pharmacists. Besides operating from our main offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we are also present in provincial areas such as Central Vietnam and Mekong Delta. Pharmaceutical Industry Recent increase in imports has certainly boosted the pharmaceutical industry. Based on the “Vietnam Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2008”, the market was valued at US$1.15 billion and the same is estimated to increase to US$1.85 billion by 2012. Meanwhile, the Vietnam Pharmaceutical Management Department reported that pharmaceutical consumption was US$16.45 per capita in 2008.

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In line with our corporate objective to be a leading Sales and Marketing Organization, we actively do medical detailing, organize marketing activities, co-coordinate clinical trials and conduct market surveys. With a dedicated regulatory team based in Hanoi, we are able to achieve numerous product registrations despite the highly strict regulations imposed by Vietnam Ministry of Health. Hyphens' good local knowledge, strong relationship with all levels in the healthcare industry, including Drug Administration Department, as well as our ability to understand and adapt to cultural differences, places our principals in good stead for success in this highly potential market. Today we are a leading player in Radiology with products like Telebrix, Xenetic, Dotarem and Hexabrix as well as in Gastroenterology with Pantoloc (Vietnamese brand of Protonix/Controloc). Our long-established track record has fostered a strong relationship with numerous key opinion leaders in this market. Meanwhile, we have a significant market share in Ophthalmology with Bausch & Lomb Vision Care products, Ocuvite, Indocollyre, Desomedine and others. We are also strong in the field of ENT with products like Sterimar and Restore Pillar Procedure. As core therapeutic areas, we would continue to introduce new products into these fields. Besides specialty pharmaceuticals, we also market household brands like Panthenol and Rocgel for mass consumer market.

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Interested candidates, please submit your detailed resume stating your qualifications, working experience and expected salary to hongkim@hyphensvn.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, thank you. » Marketing Manager » Product Manager

MARKETING MANAGER Responsibilities • You will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy of the company. • You are expected to provide strong leadership to a team of product managers and product specialists, and ensure effective implementation of marketing plans, so as to achieve sales and business objective of the company. • You will be based in Saigon, Vietnam and report directly to the Regional Director. Requirements • At least 7 - 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in marketing & product management • Possess a local university degree in medicine or pharmacy with strong medical and pharmaceutical knowledge • Excellent interpersonal relationship • Dynamic, creative and innovative • Proficiency in both spoken and written English

PRODUCT MANAGER Responsibilities • You will be responsible for the overall marketing strategy of certain portfolio. • You are expected to provide strong and effective implementation of marketing plans, so as to achieve sales and business objective of the portfolio. • You will be based in Saigon, Vietnam and report directly to the Marketing Manager. Requirements • At least 3 - 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2 years in marketing and product management. • Possess a local university degree in medicine or pharmacy with medical and pharmaceutical knowledge • Dynamic, creative and innovative • Proficiency in both spoken and written English