Marketing and Brand Strategy Specialist - Pharmaceutical Sector

Team Member - Engineering

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

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Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for developing strategic marketing plans: Establish market share and prescription objectives, create brand plans, and build omnichannel product promotion strategies tailored to target audiences.
• You will be responsible for managing product promotions: Oversee promotional materials, campaigns, media planning, and advertising to increase product awareness and drive consumer engagement.
• You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing performance: Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to meet objectives.
• You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific organizations, and external agencies to support brand promotion and strengthen relationships.
• You will be responsible for compliance and process adherence: Ensure all marketing activities adhere to organizational policies and national regulations, optimizing processes for effective execution.
• You will be responsible for customer and market insights: Conduct market research, analyze competitor activities, and use insights to identify opportunities, improve brand positioning, and anticipate market trends.
• You will be responsible for team development and training: Provide training to sales force teams, develop resources for cycle meetings, and organize educational plans to align with marketing strategies.
• You will be responsible for portfolio strategy and management: Define long-term portfolio goals, create financial forecasts, and monitor execution to ensure alignment with business objectives and market needs.

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Qualifications

Post-graduation in sales/marketing. Graduation in science preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 4+ years overall experience / 7+ yrs overall experience

Skills & Attributes & Critical Exposures Functional Skills

• Market Access Strategy
• Customer Value Propositions
• Regulatory Requirements
• Brand Architecture
• Product Marketing
• Brand Strategy
• Brand Representation
• Digital Media Strategy

Resident Skills

• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Opportunity Analysis
• Market Intelligence

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic Ownership – Drives omnichannel brand planning and market share growth with commercial foresight and end-to-end accountability.
• Influence & Engagement – Builds trust-based relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and KOLs to amplify market impact.
• Team Enablement – Equips sales and marketing teams through insights-based training, coaching, and continuous performance alignment.

Critical Exposures

• Exposure to product/brand management in the pharma sector or as a freelance brand specialist
• Stint inarea/regional level sales role with exposure to multiple therapy segments/products or in a Portfolio / Business Development role OR as a Marketing Analyst / Marketing Coordinator.
• Exposure to Legal, compliance and medical regulation is preferred
• Prior experience in digital marketing, hospital accounts marketing, channel marketing, manufacturing or R&D is desired.
• Exposure to CRM and Data Visualization tools is preferred.

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Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"