Senior Brand & Customer Manager – Cardiovascular Diseases

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Brand & Customer Manager to join our Pharma organization in Hungary, focusing on the Cardiovascular Diseases area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-developing therapeutic areas, working with innovative products, solutions, and services that help healthcare professionals make a meaningful difference for patients.

In this role, you will collaborate with a broad range of healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, internists, and hospital pharmacists, while working closely with local cross-functional teams as well as Global and Regional stakeholders. The position offers a strong platform to further develop your project management capabilities, build your professional network, and contribute to the successful delivery of customer-focused brand strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute marketing strategies with a strong focus on customer needs and value-based solutions - Identify key business priorities to support growth and profitability - Implement regionally and locally developed customer solutions through both the sales force and omnichannel channels, in close alignment with Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Policy teams - Collaborate closely with scientific leaders and key external stakeholders - Contribute strategic input to the global and regional teams on customer strategy and brand strategy, including preparation for launches of new products and indications - Support the development of agile, digital, and data-driven capabilities - Create marketing materials, tools, services, and training programs for the sales force, and ensure proper tracking and follow-up - Lead congress planning and event execution

Candidate Profile:

- Strong customer and business focus - The ability to thrive in a complex, cross-functional environment - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - A positive mindset and collaborative approach - Strategic thinking combined with strong tactical execution - Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data in a broader business context - Drive, commitment, and a strong sense of accountability - The potential to grow into a senior leadership role within the organization

Experience and Qualifications:

- 3–5 years of proven experience in Pharma industry roles - University or Master’s degree; a background in Health Sciences is an advantage - Business proficiency in English - Native-level or business-proficient Hungarian - Strong forecasting skills are a definite advantage

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, shaping the future of cardiovascular care while collaborating with talented colleagues across functions and regions. You will have the chance to make a real impact for patients, healthcare professionals, and the business.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Centricity, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Marketing Strategies, Sales Support, Sales Training, Self Motivation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Trade Show

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/8/2026

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