Job Description

The Marketing and Business Development Manager will be responsible for providing guidance and coordination in development and execution of strategies aimed at enhancing the Institute’s market share growth and profitability through Partnerships, Marketing and Business Development in the institute.

Job Specification

Requirements:

1. A minimum period of thirteen (13) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector; 
2. Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
3. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Life Sciences, Bio-Medical Sciences, Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Commerce (Marketing) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
4. Leadership Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
5. Member of professional body in good standing where applicable; 
6. Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability; 
7. Proficiency in computer application skills; and 
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. 

Key Competencies and skills

1. Managerial, Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills; 
2. Statistical, conceptual and predictive analysis skills; 
3. Financial acumen and commercial awareness; 
4. Organizational and administrative skills; 
5. Risk Management skills; 
6. Ability to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations; 
7. Negotiation and conflict management skills; 
8. Integrity; and 
9. Results-driven. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinating the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies, policies and standards;
2. Coordinating the formulation of demand forecasting and identification of business growth opportunities;
3. Coordinating full market research cycle to inform new product development;
4. Developing business partnerships;
5. Coordinating promotion of Institute products;
6. Facilitating product and market development;
7. Overseeing the preparation of periodic work progress reports;
8. Coordinating the development, assignment and review of performance against set key indicators;
9. Representing the Institute in marketing forums;
10. Guiding the development of divisional annual work plans and budgets and ensure prudent utilization of resources; and
11. Contributing to current innovation, technical and operational knowledge on matters affecting the pharmaceutical industry through publications, editorials, among others;

Applications should include the following:

1. Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
3. Three letters of professional reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
4. Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts