Purpose of the RoleThe Marketing and Sales Manager, is responsible for contributing to the strategic development of and overseeing tactical implementation of marketing programs designed to maintain brand awareness and contribute to achievement of business objectives.This job is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating the marketing activities of assigned product(s) within a given product line; participates in the review of marketing programs, monitoring performance progress and implementing changes to programs as needed; facilitates the analysis of market data to identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities and business threats; manages relationships with agencies and internal and external business partners to align communications and strategies across the brands target audiences and to ensure regulatory/legal requirements are met.The Marketing and Sales Manager will lead efforts on developing strategies and tactics for areas related to Professional/HCPs and Patient, Caregivers and Consumers.Manage sales teamPlan, identify, develop, and produce promotional materials, programs, and activities needed to support brand strategies to meet financial goals and expectations. This includes identifying and working effectively with outside agencies and consultants to meet expected project objectives and holding them accountable to agree upon standards.Develop project and tactic assessments and valuations (ROI) that leverage analytics and research to identify successes. This includes working with market research and analytics to identify and implement metrics to gain market insights and measure performance on brand initiatives and programs.Participate in Medical, Legal, and Regulatory approval process for promotional programs.Monitor products, marketplace, and competitor trends and issues to anticipate/identify threats and opportunities. Make recommendations and develops tactics to respond to threats and opportunities.Establish relationships and work with commercial partners to communicate and ensure alignment on strategy, messaging, and execution within scope of projects.Work with finance in managing brand forecast and contribute to demand planning (S&OP) process. Actively contribute to the development of the annual and 5-year brand business plan and budget.Operationally manage the sales teamQualifications & Experience Oncology / CNS portfolio experience is required.Bachelors Degree (BCom/BA/Marketing Degree); MBA preferred.3 - 5 years pharmaceutical marketing / sales experience.Understanding of MCA and Regulatory/Legal guidelines for healthcare provider interactions to ensure programs adhere to outlined Compliance guidelinesExperience working with and directing agencies and strategic vendorsExperience working in an alliance and partnering cross company (preferred)Salary: R MonthlyJob Reference #: 1146127