Product Manager Life-Saving Medicines

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ALK is a global pharmaceutical company specializing in allergy immunotherapy. We are driven by a high level of professionalism, integrity, an open-minded approach and contributing to an inspiring and fun working environment together with our colleagues. We provide an attractive working environment for individuals looking for both personal and professional development. You will be part of an engaged and informal team who values skill and knowledge creation.

Responsibilities and tasks

Brand strategy and planning

• Own annual brand plans for the portfolio of products, including segmentation, positioning, value propositions, and omnichannel tactics.
• Translate clinical evidence and real‑world insights into compelling, compliant messaging for allergists, emergency care, pediatrics, primary care, pharmacists, and patient communities.
• Define and prioritize indications, patient journeys, and HCP decision points to remove barriers to appropriate use and adherence.

Launch excellence and life‑cycle management

• Lead go‑to‑market and launch readiness for the products and new formulations/indications in assigned markets; coordinate cross‑functional launch milestones (regulatory, supply, medical, field).

Commercial execution and omnichannel

• Build and execute integrated campaigns (field tools, medical education, congresses, digital, e‑learning, social—where compliant).
• Lead content development and approval in Veeva PromoMats in line with EFPIA/local codes.
• Partner with Sales and Medical to deliver HCP training on recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis, device technique, and VIT patient selection/safety.

Customer insights and analytics

• Commission market research, KOL/advisory boards, brand tracking, and patient insight studies.
• Own demand forecasts and performance dashboards (brand health, share, adoption curves, omnichannel metrics)

Supply continuity and quality

• Partner with Supply Chain and QA to align S&OP to forecasts, manage inventory, expiry, and shortage mitigation plans for life‑saving products.
• Prepare and execute field/comms plans for safety updates or recalls in line with PV and Regulatory.

Stakeholder and partnership management

• Engage KOLs, professional societies within compliance rules.
• Manage agencies and vendors (creative, digital, research) to deliver on time and on budget.

Compliance and governance

• Ensure all activities adhere to applicable laws, EFPIA, data privacy, pharmacovigilance requirements, and internal SOPs.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Net sales and market share growth in epinephrine category and VIT segments.
• Launch readiness/on‑time delivery of milestones; time‑to‑peak adoption for new launches.
• HCP reach and engagement (calls, e‑details, webinar attendance, content engagement rates).
• Training outcomes (HCP/device technique competencies; field certification completion).
• Forecast accuracy and service levels; inventory health and shortage prevention.

Experience and qualifications 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or business; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD) advantageous.
• 4–7 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device marketing, including: Rx and/or combination product/device experience; emergency medicine, allergy/immunology, respiratory, pediatrics, or critical care preferred.
• Proven launch experience and in market brand ownership.
• Experience with anaphylaxis and/or venom immunotherapy is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across matrix organizations and multiple countries.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel ~20–30% across Poland & Europe.

Personal attributes

• Purpose driven and patient centric; high integrity and quality mindset for life saving therapies.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and project management skills.