Senior Brand Manager - Divestment Brands

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job title: Senior Brand Manager – Divestment Brands

Location: Basingstoke, UK (hybrid)

Reports to: Associate Director - Brand Leader, Central Marketing

ABOUT LILLY:

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As the Senior Brand Manager for Divestment Brands in the UK and Ireland, you will play a pivotal role in leading all aspects of the transition and/or alliance of divested brands within the UK and ROI. Collaborating closely with key partners across various functions, you will ensure a seamless and efficient process, safeguarding the continuity and success of divested brands in the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for the successful transition of divested brands, aligning with overall business objectives and market dynamics.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the International Business Unit and local cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Supply, Product Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure smooth integration and ongoing management of divested brands.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including divestment partners, to facilitate effective collaboration and alignment.

• Financial Management: Run budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation to support the success of divested brands.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in all activities related to divested brands.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transition and ongoing management of divested brands, proactively addressing any challenges that may arise.

• Drive initiatives to enhance processes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of divestment brand management.

• Carry out local assessment of future divestments and sharing key learnings with divestment leadership to improve transitions.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.

• Shown experience in brand management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Experience working in a cross-functional and matrixed organization.

• Knowledge of the UK and Ireland market landscape is preferred.

• Ability to work under full confidentiality.

LOCATION:

• This position is based in the UK in Basingstoke / hybrid working pattern.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY:

Embracing diversity is at the core of our long-held value of respect for people. It is the lens through which we understand and respond to the unique needs of the millions of individuals who depend on our medicines. For us, embracing diversity means understanding, respecting, and valuing differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The greatest measure of our diversity efforts is our ability to attract and retain exceptional employees who feel comfortable in a culture that supports them being themselves.

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