Product Manager

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mode: Onsite

About Client Partner

Our client is a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution powerhouse in Sri Lanka, partnering with premier global pharmaceutical multinationals to deliver high-quality, life-saving therapies across the island. Representing a renowned international pharmaceutical brand specializing in cardiology, diabetology, and specialty medicine, the organization combines deep commercial reach, rigorous medical compliance, and market-leading brand management.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and commercial Product Manager to own and drive the growth of a specialized ethical pharmaceutical portfolio. Reporting to the Commercial Head, this role is responsible for brand strategy, portfolio management, new product launches, and continuous engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and medical professionals across Sri Lanka. The ideal candidate will bridge technical clinical knowledge with sharp marketing strategies to maximize market share, brand equity, and revenue targets.

Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Execution: Develop, execute, and monitor annual brand plans, marketing strategies, and promotional campaigns across assigned therapeutic segments to achieve revenue and market share goals.
KOL & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong professional relationships with key medical practitioners, consultants, opinion leaders, and medical societies across Sri Lanka.
New Product Launches: Lead end-to-end product launches, from market sizing and clinical positioning to pricing, forecasting, and promotional rollouts.
Field Force Enablement: Conduct regular product training, scientific detailing sessions, and provide field force support to ensure aligned execution of commercial strategies.
Market Intelligence & ROI: Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and prescribing patterns; analyze sales performance metrics to continuously optimize marketing spend and ROI.
Ethical Compliance: Ensure all promotional collateral, scientific symposia, and marketing activities adhere strictly to national regulatory standards and internal corporate compliance guidelines.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related discipline. An MBA or post-graduate diploma in Marketing (CIM/SLIM) is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 to 10 years of core product management or brand management experience within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically handling ethical or chronic prescription portfolios (cardiology/diabetology experience is a strong plus).
Clinical & Commercial Acumen: Sound technical knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical detailing, clinical data interpretation, and brand marketing principles.
Key Competencies: Exceptional presentation skills, scientific communication ability, analytical capabilities, and proven success in leading successful product launches.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package including fuel allowance, performance bonuses, and medical benefits.
Career growth and exposure within a top-tier healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution giant.

Product Manager (Pharma Industry)