Job description
Main Purpose Of Job
Define, implement, supervise and drive strategic direction, objectives and targets for the Brain SSA region and in accordance with regional strategy to ensure sales and marketing objectives are met. Build profitability, drive market development and penetration as well as revenue and market share growth. Allocate and utilize company resources in the most effective way. Identify and grow human talent and build a strong, performance driven team to enhance the company’s reputation in the market. Ensure access of company technologies to patients through an outstanding service to customers.
The Restorative Therapies Group (RTG) develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
Brain Therapies offers an integrated portfolio of devices and therapies for the treatment of neurological disorders and diseases, as well as surgical technologies designed to improve the precision and workflow of neuro procedures.
A Day in the Life
You will manage the Brain Business Unit headcount in SSA
You will establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organisational objectives
You will work with your sales reps and Regional RTG Managers to evaluate customer needs and capabilities, market conditions, competitor data, etc
Drive the implementation of marketing plans/strategies and changes as needed.
Oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.
Establish plans and activities to achieve revenue & profitability growth as outlined for the Brain Business Unit (SSA).
Provide the leadership and day to day direction for the SSA Brain Business Unit team and portfolio.
Must Have
Minimum of 3-year experience in Brain/Neurosurgery/Neurology/Powertool market.
Very strong knowledge of the Brain product portfolio.
Relevant tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial (Business or Healthcare Degree).
Strong knowledge and understanding of the current SSA market.
Strong in marketing management skills particularly in marketing strategies, in product positioning, quality improvement education, pricing and reimbursement.
Skills/Competencies
You will possess strong ability to execute strategic plans
Have a proven track record to work independently, while achieving aggressive personal and geographic objectives.
Highly motivated, “can do” attitude with strong influence management skills.
Proven ability to effectively communicate (written or verbal) at all levels in an organization and with diverse groups.
Business planning analysis – strategic planning, etc.
Familiar with business policies in a multinational environment.
Travel Required
60 % in SSA
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
