Brand Manager
About The Position
The Brand Manager coordinates Supply Chain brand operations, contributes to strategic plans and compliance, and supports higher-level roles. The position drives brand program projects, leads negotiations, creates brand plans, and manages lifecycle transitions that affect financial results. The Brand Manager works closely with the Commercial team to align brand strategies and provide consistent Operations support. The role leads discussions about brand impact in S&OP sessions with cross-functional partners, including ME&C, Planning, Finance, and Commercial. It monitors alignment between demand forecasts and supply capabilities and develops contingency plans to help ensure continuity of supply and achievement of KPIs. The Brand Manager creates viable brand supply and financial plans aligned with strategic imperatives, contributes to long-range and detailed budget planning, and manages inventory. The position independently manages significant lifecycle transitions, develops change plans and supply-chain assessments, and coordinates brand implications of new drug introductions with the Industrialization team. The role also works with Clinical Drug Supply Management to align brand strategies with clinical operational needs, readiness, and resource availability; reviews and communicates forecasts and tactical details; and optimizes production strategies. It coordinates with PPDST and Asset Strategy Teams to use data insights and align brand strategies with asset developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 7+ years of experience.
- Ability to manage teams, communicate strategically, and manage projects.
- Strong knowledge of data analytics and ability to tell a story through data.
- Manufacturing or other pharmaceutical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a similar area.
- Operations experience.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or regulated life sciences business.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Supply Chain brand operations and contribute to strategic plans and compliance.
- Drive brand program projects, lead negotiations, create brand plans, and manage lifecycle transitions affecting financial results.
- Work with the Commercial team to align brand strategies and ensure consistent Operations support.
- Lead discussions on brand impact in S&OP sessions with cross-functional partners, including ME&C, Planning, Finance, and Commercial.
- Monitor alignment of demand forecasts with supply capabilities and develop contingency plans to support supply continuity and KPI achievement.
- Create brand supply and financial plans aligned with strategic imperatives; contribute to long-range and detailed budget planning and manage inventory.
- Independently manage significant lifecycle transitions, create change plans and supply-chain assessments, and align strategies with lifecycle stages.
- Coordinate with the Industrialization team on brand implications of new drug introductions and incorporate insights into brand strategies and operational plans.
- Align brand strategies with clinical operational needs by working with Clinical Drug Supply Management; ensure readiness and resource availability; review and communicate forecasts and tactical details; and optimize production strategies.
- Coordinate with PPDST and Asset Strategy Teams to use data insights and align brand strategies with asset developments.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
