Strategic Product Manager, Key Accounts (Pharma), Pretoria

Our client is a multinational generics company and is looking for an experienced

Product Manager

to join their

Key Accounts Division .

This is a strategic role suited to a commercially astute product manager who can drive sustainable growth across complex therapeutic portfolios while partnering closely with sales, key customers, and internal stakeholders.

The role Reporting to the Key Accounts Divisional Head, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, brand stewardship, and commercial performance of assigned product portfolios within the key accounts environment.

Key responsibilities

Analyse market dynamics, competitors, and customer insights to inform product strategy

Develop and execute brand strategies, campaigns, and customer experiences

Drive portfolio growth through effective planning, budgeting, and performance tracking

Work closely with sales teams to align strategies at primary and secondary sales levels

Manage and coordinate conferences and key industry engagements

Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Monitor brand performance, reputation, and customer engagement

Use data and insights to guide decision‑making and optimise outcomes

Ensure consistent brand alignment across all marketing and commercial activities

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Biomedical advantageous

5–10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Proven experience as a

Product Manager

(Sales Management experience advantageous)

Mandatory experience in Cardiovascular, Neuroscience and Diabetes portfolios

Strong commercial, financial, and budgeting acumen

Detailed track record of successful sales initiatives advantageous

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Highly analytical, proactive, and strategically minded

Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, matrix environments

Strong digital literacy (MS Office)

Willingness to travel locally and internationally

Why this role?

Opportunity to work on established and high-impact therapeutic portfolios

Exposure to key accounts and senior stakeholders

Strategic role within a respected, values‑driven pharmaceutical organisation

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