Portfolio Manager - Pharma

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This strategic role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical products, drive commercial success, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive environment. You will be empowered to take ownership of the entire product lifecycle, from launch through maturity, ensuring that every product delivers value to patients and stakeholders. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where your expertise is valued, and you are encouraged to grow professionally through ongoing training and development. Flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions further enhance the appeal of this position, making it an ideal choice for those who wish to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

• Take end-to-end responsibility for product strategy, brand development, sales performance, supply management, customer experience, and post-market activities across diverse markets.
• Work within a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment that values growth leadership, inclusivity, and professional development through continuous training opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous pension contributions as part of a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career progression.

What you'll do:

As a Portfolio Manager Pharmaceutical in Ho Chi Minh, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s product portfolio by developing innovative strategies that drive growth across multiple markets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing the entire lifecycle of pharmaceutical products—from initial launch through various stages of maturity—while ensuring seamless collaboration between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Safety teams, Finance departments as well as regional stakeholders. You will evaluate new market opportunities using robust analytical frameworks; define unique selling points for each product; create engaging promotional campaigns; lead scientific engagement efforts; translate strategic plans into practical sales actions; monitor commercial outcomes; optimise supply chain processes; analyse customer feedback for improvement opportunities; provide input into pricing strategies; prepare business analyses for management decisions; all while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Success in this role requires you to be highly collaborative, responsive to stakeholder needs, adept at navigating complex business environments—and above all—committed to delivering positive outcomes for patients.

• Develop comprehensive strategies for existing and new pharmaceutical products tailored to specific local and international markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the full product lifecycle including launch, growth, maturity, and discontinuation phases by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Prioritise product portfolios by market segment and channel to maximise commercial performance and patient impact.
• Evaluate new product opportunities, market expansion possibilities, and potential launches based on thorough analysis of market trends and stakeholder feedback.
• Define clear product positioning, pricing strategies, and competitive differentiation to ensure products stand out in the marketplace.
• Create mid- to long-term brand and product strategies that articulate compelling value propositions and key messages for target audiences.
• Lead the development of promotional materials, product documentation, congress-related activities, and scientific engagement initiatives with key opinion leaders.
• Translate overarching product strategy into actionable sales priorities and commercial direction for internal teams.
• Monitor sales performance, profitability metrics, and commercial activities while driving continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to manage demand forecasting, inventory control, supply planning, production alignment, shipment schedules, and proactively address supply risks.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Portfolio Manager Pharmaceutical position brings proven experience in managing pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle—from conception through launch to eventual discontinuation. Your academic background equips you with foundational knowledge in pharmacy or medicine while your hands-on experience enables you to navigate complex commercial landscapes. You excel at collaborating across departments such as Sales or Supply Chain Management; possess strong analytical abilities that inform strategic choices; communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders including scientific experts; translate high-level strategies into practical actions that drive measurable results; adapt quickly when faced with new challenges or shifting priorities; maintain meticulous attention to detail even when juggling multiple projects simultaneously. Your fluency in English allows you to operate effectively within international contexts while any additional language skills (such as Japanese) further enhance your versatility. Above all else—you demonstrate commitment to supporting patient outcomes through responsible stewardship of pharmaceutical portfolios.

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Business Administration, Marketing or related disciplines is required for this role.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Product Management, Brand Management or Marketing within the pharmaceutical industry is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of product lifecycle management principles as well as portfolio optimisation techniques.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions such as Sales, Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Finance.
• Strong analytical skills combined with strategic thinking capabilities enable you to identify market trends and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills allow you to engage effectively with internal stakeholders as well as external partners including key opinion leaders.
• Experience translating complex product strategies into actionable sales priorities that drive commercial success is highly valued.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail ensures smooth execution of business plans.
• Good command of English is mandatory; Japanese language proficiency is considered an advantage but not required.
• Ownership mindset coupled with fact-based decision-making skills supports your capacity to deliver results in a dynamic environment.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out within the pharmaceutical sector due to its unwavering commitment to patient wellbeing and its dedication to advancing healthcare solutions across global markets. Employees benefit from a culture rooted in collaboration where every voice is heard—regardless of background or experience level—making it an inclusive workplace that actively supports under-represented groups. The company invests heavily in professional development through structured training programmes designed to help you expand your skillset while pursuing personal growth goals. Flexible working arrangements empower you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments without compromising productivity or job satisfaction. Generous pension contributions reflect the company’s long-term investment in your financial security while comprehensive wellness initiatives promote overall health. By joining this team—you become part of a network that values knowledge sharing; encourages communal achievement; fosters supportive leadership practices; rewards loyalty; nurtures talent at every stage of your career journey—and ultimately helps shape the future of healthcare for communities worldwide.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on pharmaceutical portfolios while enjoying unparalleled support from a collaborative team—this is your opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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