Job Description
Brand and Customer Manager Oncology BeLux
We have an exciting new job opportunity at our location in Brussels (Belgium) and are looking to hire an Brand & Customer Manager (BCM) Oncology.
Welcome in our team
Our Oncology team is dedicated to deliver breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. Our team achieves this through an unwavering commitment to support accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic solutions, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to them. Our focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an experienced and result-driven BCM to support our exciting Breast & Gynecological portfolio within the Breast/Gyn/GI franchise that is part of the Oncology Business Unit Belgium & Luxembourg. As Oncology BCM you will be responsible to define and implement the marketing/promotional strategies and activities to support the growth of our Oncology portfolio.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally together with the medical affairs team, the sales team, the digital & data analytics team, market access and the external communications department. Experience and Oncology background are a plus for this role.
Primary responsibilities
Build strategic brand plan, consistent with global/regional strategic brand plans, overall product strategy and local market and customer insights
Develop high-quality promotional marketing materials digital and hard copy
Accountable for the delivery of marketing initiatives
Maximize the use of different commercial & medical channels, to ensure optimal customer engagements and evolve towards tailored communication approach
Be the brand, competitor and market expert of the assigned indications
Work closely together with the sales team to collect latest market and customer insights to continuously drive the brand strategy and messaging, and tailor marketing materials and campaigns accordingly
Work hand in hand with medical to stay up to date on latest updates for your assigned indications and be able to report in-label updates back to field team
Share and implement best practices across the oncology business unit and the regional teams
Be part of the cross-functional team discussions for the assigned indications and ensure cross-functional alignment around strategy and activity planning
Responsible for driving the quarterly cross-functional priority setting for the assigned indications
Responsible for brand budget for assigned indications
Requirements
University degree in Life Sciences or another relevant discipline with healthcare curriculum from an accredited university
Minimum of 2 years of healthcare industry experience, ideally in specialty care
Ability to manage multiple priorities, with strong strategic planning skills
Ability to work independently and take responsibility to be accountable for your portfolio indications
Ability to act as a team player within the team, across oncology franchises and cross-functional departments
Exhibit project planning, problem solving, analytical and execution skills
Strong oral and written communication skills in English, French and/or Dutch are a must
Required Skills
Adaptability, Adaptability, Brand Management, Change Communications, Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Insights, Customer-Oriented, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Emergency Care, Event Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, Influencing Skills, Marketing Initiatives, Market Research, Nursing, Oncology, Oncology Marketing, Oncology Nursing, Problem Solving, Product Management, Product Strategies, Promotional Design, Promotional Strategies {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Posting End Date
12/6/2025
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Requisition ID
R374205
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