Technical Product Manager

2 days ago


Centurion, South Africa Virbac Full time

Experiencing together a unique human adventure
- Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.
- Area of Responsibility 1: Product Management of the Companion Animal Products in the Portfolio

Main Activities:
- Engage in constant market analysis to identify opportunities for new products to enhance the CAP range- Analyse both the internal and external factors that impact the performance of CA products- Develop and execute a 3 yearly rolling marketing and brand plan for key product ranges in the CA portfolio- Focus on new product development through the following process: Stage Gate presentations, Transfer Request, Transfer Price Request and Conception Request- Develop plans for new products from conception through to the launch phase.- Maximise potential of new product launches in portfolio- Launch new products/label extensions timeously and effectively- Monitor and track opposition actions and counteract where necessary- Provide technical and marketing support at veterinary trade shows and CPD roadshows and webinars- Engage in regular & ongoing communication with GMBO (Global Marketing Organisation) to ensure that portfolio strategies are consistent with Global Marketing objectives- Conduct technical training presentations at Veterinary meetings for vets & vet nurses as well as congresses and webinars- Coordinate effective implementation of key seasonal strategies and campaigns- 3 Year rolling unit forecast of products in the CA portfolio updated monthly- Provide a monthly marketing report to the Business Unit Manager

Expected Results:
To ensure that strategic objectives of portfolio, and net sales, margin and commercial margin targets are met.

Area of Responsibility 2: Technical Support to CA and FPA Sales Teams

Main Activities:
- Conduct technical training using formal presentations slides for TSA's on a regular basis generally undertaken at sales conferences in line with annual training plan- Ensure constant development of technical product detail aids to support TSA's- Engage in regular field Visits with TSA's; at least once per annum per CA TSA- Regular sharing of Published Articles for products in the portfolio with the sales teams.- Regular assessment on product knowledge of the TSA’s in the CA and FPA Sales team - once per month

Expected Results:
To have a well-trained sales team.

Area of Responsibility 3: Adverse Drug Reaction and Product Complaint Management

Main Activities- Thoroughly investigate each case presented- Communicate in a timely and appropriate manner (Telephonic or Personal) with all relevant parties involved- Forward a closing letter to the relevant party once the case has been concluded- Report the event and details to the relevant person in RSA who is responsible for managing Adverse Drug Reaction reports- Submit Pharmacovigilance Reports as and when an event(s) occurs- Ensure that the ADR form is up to date

Expected Results:
Keep the image of Virbac positive and professional and an amicable end result for all parties involved.

Area of Responsibility 4: Customer Relationship Management

Main Activities
- Develop a network of key customers and key opinion leaders in areas related to portfolio
- Attend key congresses and events to support key brands in portfolio
- Ensure annual face to face and online liaison with KOL's identified

Expected Results:
KOL's to respect Virbac as one of the market leaders and as an independent Veterinary Company

Area of Responsibility 5: Financial Management

Main Activities:

- Stay within expense budget with necessary savings when required
- Manage expense budget allocations in order to ensure that maximum effect is derived from the expense budget
- Manage allocated sales and margin budget to ensure company objectives are met
- Monitor Sales & Commercial Margins and implement corrective measures where necessary
- Monthly analysis of sales vs budget/last year deviation by product, by group, by sales, by margin in rands and % and ASP deviations for the CA range with corrective actions
- Report monthly on key metrics at business unit level

Expected Results:
Keep budget ratios at a level where the business will not be at risk.

Requirements (Diploma and Experience):
- Veterinary University Degree or



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