Group Product Manager

Location – Mumbai#LI Hybrid

About the Role:

The Group Product Manager (GPM) – Cardiovascular Portfolio is responsible for driving end-to-end brand strategy, execution, and commercial performance for one or more priority cardiovascular brands in India.

This is a strategic role, accountable for portfolio/brand growth, market leadership, and successful execution of high-impact marketing initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.

The role requires deep understanding of CV disease area, market access dynamics, and stakeholder ecosystems, with strong collaboration across Sales, Medical, Value & Access, and external stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio & Brand Strategy

• Develop and execute brand strategy and annual operating plans aligned with business priorities

• Drive portfolio prioritization, lifecycle management, and growth strategies (including launches, line extensions, and maturity optimization)

• Translate global strategy into locally relevant, insight-led execution plans

• Identify market opportunities, unmet needs, and competitive positioning through robust analytics and customer insights

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2. Commercial Performance & Business Delivery

• Own delivery of sales, market share, and profitability targets for assigned brands

• Monitor brand performance, business KPIs, and external environment, and drive timely corrective actions

• Support forecasting and demand planning inputs for accurate business planning

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3. Customer & Market Insight Generation

• Drive deep understanding of cardiology ecosystem (HCPs, institutions, patient pathways, payers)

• Generate actionable insights through market research, field immersion, and analytics

• Build strong engagement with KOLs, key institutions, and stakeholders to shape strategy and execution

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4. Integrated Marketing Execution

• Lead design and execution of omnichannel marketing campaigns (digital, field, patient programs, institutional initiatives)

• Develop scientifically strong, compliant promotional content aligned with regulatory and ethical guidelines

• Ensure effective deployment of marketing mix and resource allocation for maximum ROI

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5. Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Regulatory, and Supply teams

• Align execution across cross functional teams and ensure seamless delivery of initiatives

• Act as a bridge between strategy and field execution, ensuring adoption and impact

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6. Budget & Governance

• Manage brand budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation with full accountability

• Ensure compliance with Novartis policies, pharmacovigilance, and ethical standards

• Track and optimize ROI across marketing investments

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7. Launch Excellence & Innovation

• Lead pre launch and launch readiness planning for new cardiovascular products

• Drive innovative go-to-market strategies, including digital and patient-centric approaches

• Champion new capabilities (analytics, AI, omnichannel engagement) to enhance brand effectiveness

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Individual Contributor Expectations

• Operate with high ownership and autonomy, without formal team management

• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders through strong collaboration and thought leadership

• Act as a subject-matter expert in cardiovascular therapy and market dynamics

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Essential Requirements:

• Sales growth and market share

• Brand profitability and budget adherence

• Effectiveness of marketing campaigns (ROI, engagement metrics)

• Quality and timeliness of strategic plan execution

• Stakeholder engagement (HCP, KOL, institutional)

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA (preferred) with a degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Medicine

• 6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, with exposure to cardiovascular therapy preferred

• Proven track record in brand management and commercial execution

• Experience in product launches and lifecycle management is an advantage

Desirable Requirements:

• Key Skills & Competencies
• • Strategic thinking and business acumen
• • Strong analytical and insight-generation capabilities
• • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• • Customer-centricity (HCP/patient focus)
• • Commercial excellence and execution rigor
• • Communication, influencing, and storytelling skills
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance environment in pharma

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