Group Product Manager

GROUP PRODUCT MANAGER Business Unit: Sun Pharma East Africa Ltd Location: Nairobi ABOUT THE ROLE Sun Pharma is seeking an experienced Group Product Manager to join our Marketing division in Nairobi. In this pivotal role, you will take strategic ownership of our country brand portfolio, driving comprehensive marketing initiatives that generate sustained revenue growth, expand market share, and build long-term profitability. You will work primarily from our office, leading cross-functional teams and translating market insights into actionable strategies that resonate with healthcare professionals and strengthen our competitive position. This position offers the opportunity to shape key opinion leader engagement, execute high-impact marketing campaigns, and drive continuous business optimization across our portfolio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop, implement, and own strategic and operational plans that maximize profitability, market share, and revenue growth across your assigned brand portfolio. Your work will include creating targeted marketing and promotional strategies that address end-consumer needs, conducting primary market research to inform decision-making, and monitoring business performance through regular tracking and analysis. You will manage joint financial responsibility for marketing budgets including advertising, promotional activities, conferences, symposia, and product documentation, analyzing budget allocation and expenditure. You will initiate and coordinate marketing projects, present strategies to internal teams, and provide field staff training. Your role extends to representing the company at national and international medical congresses, engaging directly with hospitals and key opinion leaders. You will translate corporate brand strategy into local market execution, working collaboratively with headquarters on logos, visuals, and expenditure approvals. You will serve as a strategic discussion partner with medical specialists, pharmacists, formulary committees, and insurance companies. Additionally, you will organize advisory councils, lead discussions, deliver product presentations, and coordinate with internal and external media to ensure effective strategy execution. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE You must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Master of Pharmacy degree, complemented by an MBA qualification. You should bring 10 to 15 years of professional work experience, with demonstrated success in pharmaceutical marketing or sales. Essential competencies include strategic insight, effective networking and planning abilities, creativity and persuasiveness, strong analytical and conceptual skills, a commanding and inspiring personality, self-starting initiative, and entrepreneurial mindset. WHY JOIN SUN PHARMA At Sun Pharma, we believe in helping you create your own sunshine through continuous growth and development. You will work in an environment that encourages self-drive, confidence, and collaboration. We provide comprehensive benefits and robust opportunities for personal and professional advancement, recognizing that your success and well-being are fundamental to our collective achievements. Please note that this job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position. Sun Pharma reserves the right to modify duties and assign comparable or additional responsibilities based on business needs and individual background and experience.