At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

The pharmaceutical company EG is a Belgian company and leader of generic medicines in Belgium. Today, the company counts 190 collaborators. EG is part of STADA Group and consists of 3 divisions: EG Generics, Consumer Care & Specialty Care. With over 30 years of experience, EG is the indisputable market leader of generic medicines in Belgium. The EG Generics portfolio contains almost 700 medicines (mostly prescription medicines) destined for the treatment of health problems in almost every therapeutic domain. The EG team also offers continuous practical support to doctors and specialists for a responsible and affordable patient care. EG Consumer Care creates innovative brands of nutritional supplements, medical aids and medicines that are available in pharmacies without prescription (OTC). We emphasize ‘evidence-based nutraceuticals’: nutritional supplements that are scientifically tested and who help you sustain your health. EG Specialty Care also offers very specialized prescription medicines – mainly to hospitals and psychiatric institutions. We are also working on expanding the product line with, among others, biosimilars. To strengthen our team, we’re looking for a: 
 

Brand Manager Specialty Care   

Strombeek-Bever | Belgium (BE) | Full-time | Permanent 

Brand Manager Specialty Care

About EG

EG is a Purpose driven company: at the core of everything we do, we aim to Care for People´s Health as a Trusted Partner.

EG is the largest pharmaceutical company in Belgium.

With an offering for just about every therapeutic area, we are the market leader in generic medicines and the biggest OTC company in Belgian pharmacies.

Most of our medicines and food supplements are produced in Belgium. We currently have 180 employees and continue to invest in:

• The development of generic medicines to keep qualitative healthcare affordable
• Scientifically proven food supplements and medical devices that you can buy without a prescription in your pharmacy
• The development of highly specialized medicines and biosimilars

 Our culture is characterized by the strong commitment of our employees. Internally, we are called “MEP’s”: Motivation – Energy – Passion are therefore qualities that we look for in every potential new employee to help strengthen our culture.

We are part of the STADA Group and share the values Integrity, Agility, Entrepreneurship and One STADA.

Do you have a strong MEP level? Are you entrepreneurial and would you like to work for the largest and fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Belgium? Then EG might be the perfect employer for you.

About your role

As Brand Manager Specialty Care, you are responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing strategy of the Specialty Care portfolio in neurology and nephrology to increase the sales. This product portfolio includes different existing brands in neurology and upcoming launches of innovative products and generic medicines in neurology.

The brand manager needs to drive a deep understanding of what motivates patients and the HCPs that care for them, including what could cause them to choose our products over competitors, acting on this through the delivery and implementation of an integrated brand plan, with considerations to the current market access conditions and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of the Strategic Marketing Plan in line with the Brand strategy to maximize the sales of our products.
• Create programs and tactics customized to the different products and customer profiles.
• Development and implementation of promotional materials: provide high quality, accurate & timely materials per product required for cycle and sales meetings.
• Deliver marketing training to sales force.
• Analyze market data and/or update sales forecasts.
• Provide marketing presentations at different meetings with market insights.
• Manage the marketing budget.
• Regular field visits together with sales colleagues, KOL-visits when required.

Required profile

• You act in line with our values: Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One Stada.
• Experience of min 3 year as marketeer in pharma (SP preferred)
• Advanced strategic skills and ability to implement strategy
• Digital skills
• Launch experience and engagement skills with HCPs are a plus
• Action and result oriented
• Pro-active and team player
• Experience in neurology and/or nephrology is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Dutch / French & English
• We hire for attitude!
• Motivated, Energetic and Passionate (MEP)

What you can expect from EG

• Your efforts will be rewarded with an attractive and competitive salary.
• On top of this you will receive a full package of fringe benefits such as meal and eco vouchers, group insurance, ambulatory care and hospitalization coverage, laptop & smartphone! So, you go through life without any worries!
• We offer a company car including a fuel card for some functions. Functions that don't include a company car, can be part of a cafeteria plan where you give part of your gross salary for a car and fuel card.
• Do you prefer to get some fresh air every morning and evening? Great! Because bicycle leasing is also possible as part of our cafeteria plan.
• You also get to enjoy a very nice work-life balance with 32 vacation days and a flexible work schedule. Working from home for two days a week is also possible.
• Finally, you can count on a big smile from your new colleagues every day! We all work towards one common goal: Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner, with the same Motivation, Energy and Passion across all departments. You will have regular the possibility to connect with all our Belgian colleagues during our ATN (All Together Now) events.

Do you have the Motivation, Energy and Passion it takes? Then this job might be for you. Apply now!