Marketing Manager

ROLE PURPOSELead the marketing team to develop and implement the Injectables strategic and operational marketing plans for Merz Aesthetics in the UK and Ireland. Provide insights, knowledge, guidance and facilitate the development and implementation of sustainable and compliant short and long-term plans to meet the company’s commercial objectives.MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES (include but not limited to)Lead the development and maintenance of the Injectables short and long-term marketing planning and approval process, ensuring contribution and alignment with Country Manager, Marketing Director, Medical, Medical Education, Digital and SalesLead the implementation of the Injectables marketing plansRepresent Injectables Portfolio for UK & I at a Regional and Global level, importing and exporting marketing insights and best practicesActively contribute to the Aesthetics UK & I Management team, shaping the businessLead the performance of the Injectables UK & I Marketing teamKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSBuild and maintain a network of external customers and market influencers to inform strategy and support effective implementation of the marketing planClose cross-functional working across Marketing, Medical and Sales Leadership TeamClose working relationship with Regional & Global Marketing and Regional & Global Medical AffairsSupport the team to recruit and retain top quality marketing, market research, digital and PR agencies to assist in the development and implementation of high quality campaigns and materialsQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGEBusiness/Marketing or life science graduatePMCPA representative's exam passPost graduate marketing qualification – CIM or equivalent preferredExtensive experience of marketing and people management experience in pharmaceuticals preferredSales experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferredExperienced Senior Businessperson commercial signatory (MHRA/PMCPA)Ability to understand the Aesthetics environment and adapt to changing customer needsCustomer engagement skills - ability to understand systems, processes and resources available internally and to bring in the right expertise at the right time to drive commercial sales successExcellent planning and prioritisation skillsGood level of financial acumenAdvanced presentation skillsComputer literate with competence in working with data/multiple systems/CRMConfident, quick thinking, responsive and solution orientedCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSTeamworking - Champions working together to create a culture of mutual respect; ensures real collaboration and true involvement. Uses strengths and the expertise of others to create and celebrate team success.Passion for results - Demonstrates energy and drive in delivering results. Is proactive in approach and efficient and effective. Focuses on the end goal.Personal Accountability - Takes responsibility for self and actions. Takes the initiative and is proactive. Is willing to stand up and be counted and do the right thing.Open and Transparent - Gives and accepts regular honest constructive feedback and speaks the truth. Approaches working with others with positive intent. Brings disagreement out into the open and seeks to define solutions that everyone can endorse.Developing Self and Others - Takes responsibility and demonstrates commitment to own development. Uses all situations as potential learning opportunities. Supports and encourages others to develop their knowledge and behaviours.Innovation - Challenges thinking to bring about improvements. Seeks to gain understanding of a topic and generate new ideas and new ways of working. Is flexible and agile and delivers different and better solutions. Embraces change, learn from mistakes and takes smart risksABOUT USSince creating one of the first anti-wrinkle moisturising creams in 1953, Merz has been a driver in innovation in the field of aesthetic medicine.We continue to expand our leadership in medical aesthetics through the unique treatment solutions we provide and our global professional training and education platforms. We believe the aesthetic medicine is an integral part of wellness and self-care, and whether a patient’s goal is rejuvenation or prevention, the real outcome of an aesthetic treatment is how they feel.Merz Aesthetics is committed to advancing medicine in aesthetics, striving to fulfil Merz’ vision: To help people look better, feel better, and live better.We offer an aesthetic portfolio with a range of treatment options (device and injectables) that allows Healthcare Professionals to use Merz Aesthetics technologies to treat a broad range of patients’ concerns. Our comprehensive product offering ranges from a full line of dermal fillers and skin-tightening and lifting device.