Associate Manager – Marketing (Angola)

About the role

The successful candidate will lead regional marketing strategy and execution for the Angola Operating Unit. The role carries end‑to‑end accountability for brand performance, portfolio strategy, field‑force enablement and regional market development.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive the regional marketing strategy for the pharma portfolio, translating group direction into executable brand, pricing and promotional plans aligned to regional business objectives.
• Lead brand positioning, lifecycle management and portfolio optimisation across therapy areas to maximise growth and profitability.
• Act as a strategic partner to Sales leadership and the field force, ensuring strong alignment between marketing initiatives and on‑ground execution.
• Identify, engage and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and external stakeholders to strengthen brand advocacy and medical credibility.
• Drive pricing strategy reviews in collaboration with Sales and Finance, factoring competitive dynamics, affordability and margin objectives.
• Continuously monitor market trends, customer needs, competitive activity and regional performance, providing actionable insights and course corrections.
• Design and deliver regional training programmes to build product, scientific and commercial capability within the field force.
• Oversee regional marketing analytics, including primary and secondary sales analysis, and present structured performance dashboards to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences; Master’s degree in Marketing or Business Management preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, including regional or multi‑country responsibility.
• Proven ability to operate at a strategic and hands‑on leadership level in emerging or complex markets.
• Strong experience working in matrix organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• High level of independence, resilience and ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Prior experience in Africa or frontier markets is a strong advantage.