At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.
Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?
As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”
What will you do?
The Vertical Head role will be responsible for therapies of Dermatology, Respiratory & Nutraceuticals across EM (APAC, Africa, MENA, & LatAm) and in terms of Geographies, the role will be responsible for co-ordinating the Rx. Marketing effort of Latin American markets (Peru, Ecuador, Columbia & Mexico)
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Brand & Portfolio Leadership
- Develop and execute long-term therapy and brand strategies aligned with country / regional business objectives.
- Lead portfolio planning and lifecycle management across assigned therapy areas to drive sustainable growth.
- Identify market opportunities, competitive gaps, and growth drivers to strengthen market positioning.
- Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and optimization of marketing strategies across focus markets.
Business Planning & Performance Management
- Develop annual marketing plans and country-specific growth strategies in partnership with commercial teams.
- Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, market share, and business growth objectives.
- Lead demand forecasting and marketing budget management for assigned portfolios.
- Monitor business performance through periodic reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.
New Product Development & Launch Excellence
- Identify and assess new product opportunities across Emerging Markets.
- Develop launch strategies and commercialization plans for new products and indications.
- Ensure successful execution of pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities through cross-functional coordination.
Market Development & Customer Engagement
- Develop differentiated marketing programs tailored to local market dynamics and customer needs.
- Strengthen relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and scientific societies.
- Leverage customer insights, market research, and competitive intelligence to guide strategic decision-making.
- Enhance brand visibility and customer engagement through innovative and impactful marketing initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and Country / Regional teams to drive business objectives.
- Ensure alignment between regional strategy and country-level execution.
- Facilitate seamless collaboration across geographies to maximize organizational effectiveness.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and inspire multicultural teams across international markets and headquarters.
- Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and talent development initiatives.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence.
- Develop future leaders and strengthen succession planning within the function.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Participate in regular business reviews with country leadership teams and senior management.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Represent the organization at key industry forums, customer engagements, and strategic business interactions.
Qualification:
Experience
- 15+ years of experience Pharmaceutical Marketing.
- Team handling experience.
