Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the launch and commercialization strategy for a breakthrough pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH) product within the rare disease/cardiology/ rheumatology area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, a deep understanding of rare disease or specialty market, and a proven track record of successful product launches and innovative marketing solutions.

Role & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the product launch strategy, including market analysis, positioning, and competitive landscape assessment.Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with regulatory, market access, policy shaping, supply chain, sales, and medical affairs teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of the product strategy.Innovative Marketing Solutions: Design and implement innovative marketing strategies and campaigns tailored to the unique needs of the cardiology and rare disease markets to fulfill patients/HCPs’ needs.Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups to gather insights and support product adoption.Sales Enablement: Develop training materials and sales tools to equip the sales team with the necessary knowledge and resources to effectively promote the product.Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product performance post-launch and implement strategies for continuous improvement.P&L Management: Oversee the product budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI.

Requirements & Capabilities

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on cardiology, specialty, or rare diseases.New Product Launch: Proven experience in successfully launching new products in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, with a strong understanding of the launch process and lifecycle management.Innovative Marketing Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative marketing solutions that resonate with healthcare professionals and patients.Patient-Centric Mindset: Strong commitment to understanding and addressing patient needs, ensuring that all strategies and initiatives prioritize patient outcomes and experiences.Proactive Listening: Ability to actively listen to both internal and external stakeholders to generate solutions by gathering insights.Effective Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively with regional and global teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.Situational Leadership: Demonstrated capability to adapt leadership style to various situations and team dynamics, fostering collaboration and driving results.Sales Experience: Previous experience in sales or a strong understanding of sales processes is a plus, enhancing the ability to align product strategies with market needs.Quick learner and adaptor: Good capability of adopting changing environment and leaning new knowledges. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.Fluency in English: Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, is required.Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive and innovative mindset, demonstrating the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and drive projects forward in a dynamic environment.

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Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2025

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Requisition ID:R348071