**Position / Designation** **:** **Group Product Manager** Desirable qualifications : : + Graduate in Science / Pharmacy. + MBA/PGDBA in Sales and Marketing Experience (minimum) : + Pharmaceutical product Management experience of 6 years (preferably in MNC) as brand manager + Additional exposure of sales preferred + Exposure to managing Key Accounts / dealing with Key Opinion Leaders Critical attributes / qualities : + Strategic thinking + Analytical skills + Learning attitude + Functional & Technical Knowledge on therapy areas owned and other therapies in the division. + Excellent Communication Skills. + Cross functional co-ordination. + Demonstrates creativity, innovation and drive for results. + Ability to influence, lead and develop team. + Problem solving and decision making skills + Time management and multi tasking skills + Planning and organizing skills for short term and long term. Brief Job Description : + Achieve top-line, market share and bottom-line targets for the brands assigned + Analyze market conditions and forecast sales and market share. + Independently handle brand management responsibility for allocated brands. + Monitor ROI on brand strategies. + Monitor competitor activities. + Undertake feasibility analysis/ market research for new opportunities. + Conduct research to analyze customer behavior and design strategies accordingly. + Evaluate opportunities to increase PC for the brands. + Develop and implement marketing strategies for brands owned to achieve desired goals. + Effectively sell the strategies to internal customers and ensure effective implementation of designed strategies + Ensure quality and timely delivery of inputs to field force. + Maintain advertising budgets within targets. + Undertake fieldwork to capture insights. + Effective coordination with other functional areas within organization e.g. Medical, Training, Promo team, Supply Chain, Finance etc. + Conduct CSM and other sales meetings + Divisional initiatives which are of significant impact to the business / orgn. (for eg: revamping the specialty coverage, cross-functional projects, etc.) + Buddy to new brand managers in the team + Mentor / guide to management trainees in the team Reporting Authority : General Manager An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com