Key Responsibilities:
Engage internal stakeholders to ensure alignment/understanding on Africa strategy, priorities and realistic implications for the market
Partner with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of new and multifaceted treatment pathway within focus countries
Ensure the feasibility of patient treatment within rural African geographies with implementation partners stakeholders i.e. physicians, NGOs, ministry of health officials,
Be the main interface during the project towards the customer and develop realistic project planning based on project parameters
Manage risks and ensure that the project stays within budget and on-time and ensure the quality of project activities and deliverables
Provide appropriate feedback from geographies to support product design
Drive project planning, implementation with sales other key stakeholders
Work closely with EMEA marketing managers to successfully identify business opportunities by specific geographic area and develop support tools and new programs in a timely and high-quality manner
Manage strategic development and drive execution of all marketing initiatives
Support commercialization across customer segments and product portfolio
Develop and support KOL management plans
Ensure alignment with cross functional departments such as regulatory, medical affairs, market access, sales, service and operations
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business and/or marketing is preferred, or equivalent through experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience managing complex healthcare related projects "on the ground" in Sub Saharan Africa, preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience sales and marketing in emerging markets in the healthcare environment (i.e. pharmaceutical/medical devices)
Ability to work effectively and comfortably with multiple levels (within a blood center or hospital) as well as all functions and levels within the business organization
Experienced in customer negotiations
Experience executing large infrastructural projects, preferably in hospital domain
Proven ability to drive revenue through creative sales channels and marketing programs
Creative thinker with the ability to provide both strategic and tactical innovation
Extensive knowledge of sales and marketing strategic planning through program delivery/execution