Senior Product Manager

Role Overview

• Owns the product life cycle management from post-launch maturity (typically 6-12 months post launch) through end of life for a designated group of high-profile products.
• S/he will utilize deep understanding of the business, customers, and drivers of performance to set and execute product strategy, monitor product performance, and influence bidding strategy.
• Analyzes competitive landscape, market dynamics and bid history in support of strategy
• Oversee product line P&Ls and manage each for growth, identifying opportunities to grow while managing costs effectively.
• Evaluates strategic packaging options for product portfolio
• Recommend and coordinate any product discontinuations
• Strategically position and target customers in collaboration with Sales, Supply & Commercial Operations
• Approve pricing on incoming bids in accordance to the pricing approval matrix
• Presents bid analysis to senior management for appropriate approval
• Monitor sales and contract compliance
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to ensure adequate product supply; safety stock, back orders, allocation etc.
• Own forecast assumptions for Finance to support quarterly Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Develop assumptions logic
• Assists on reporting of product performance drivers and trends
• Provides relevant product risks and opportunity updates
• Prepares product related presentations as needed for Executive Management, Sales, Customers and Partners
• Leads competitive intel market assessments
• Lead presentations to Senior Leadership and External Customers
• Lead negotiations and presentations with CMO Partners and Vendors
• Develops business visualizations and insights from various primary/secondary data sources driving action
• Leads ad-hoc analysis and projects
• Manages projects as required for the department
• Responsible to ensure compliance of team members with the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Leads with a global mindset that respects all cultural dimensions.
• Performs all work in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
• Delivers all work in support of our Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required either in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics or a similar degree
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MS etc.) preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the U.S. generic pharmaceutical industry; or similar/comparable industry experience
• Data analysis experience and an advanced MS Excel user is a must
• Experience with pivot tables and advanced complex formulas
• Power Query a plus
• Business Visualizations Experience (e.g. PowerBI, Qlik, Tableua etc) a plus
• Strong and proven quantitative, qualitative, analytical reasoning and communication skills
• Demonstrate strategic thinking ability & able to analyze & visualize data effectively
• Project Management experience
• Forecasting and financial modeling knowledge experience
• Strong multi-tasking and time management capability
• Excellent presentation skills, must be comfortable leading a presentation
• Ability to travel (approximately 10-20% travel)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development