Brand Manager- Pneumococcal

Brand Manager - Pneumococcal Join to apply for the Brand Manager- Pneumococcal role at MSD Australia & New Zealand . Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (Part‑time noted). Salary: Position closed by 12/11/2025 (end date listed). Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia. Seniority level: Not Applicable. Job function: Marketing and Product Management. Our Marketing team is passionate about delivering innovative vaccines that improve lives globally. Leveraging digital insights and patient analytics, we strive to understand and meet the evolving needs of our customers. Responsibilities include, however not limited to Lead the development and execution of strategic brand plans to maximise market potential and revenue growth. Be responsible for promotional spend. Drive brand positioning and messaging aligned with our company’s global vision and local market dynamics. Work closely with the vaccines team and National Immunisation Manager to support vaccine uptake and identify new opportunities. Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, medical, market access, and digital teams to deliver integrated brand strategies. Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and public health policies to inform strategic decisions. Champion patient‑centric approaches and public health impact in all brand activities. What You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Medical Sciences, or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing innovative vaccine or pharmaceutical brands. Strong strategic thinking and operational planning skills, with the ability to lead complex projects. Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate brand strategies based on integrated cross‑functional insights. Solid financial acumen to manage brand budgets and forecast performance. Excellent analytical skills to synthesise market, customer, and competitive data. Experience working with government health programmes, public health initiatives, and private market stakeholders. Strong leadership and influencing skills to engage internal teams and external partners. Solid prior experience in the pharmaceutical or vaccine industry. Business acumen, resilience, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and within compliance frameworks. High emotional intelligence and communication skills to lead without direct authority. What You Can Expect Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged, and being part of a trusted global leading pharmaceutical organisation. Be part of a dynamic team driving growth in our company’s vaccines portfolio. Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Required Skills Adaptability Agile Methodology Animal Health Sales Antibiotic Stewardship Brand Management Brand Marketing Clinical Microbiology Communication Creative Campaign Development Interpersonal Relationships Marketing Marketing Budget Management Marketing Data Analysis Marketing Strategy Implementation Market Research Pharmaceutical Microbiology Pricing Strategies Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Project Management Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking Technology Product Management Requisition ID: R #J-18808-Ljbffr