Associate Therapeutic Development Manager

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute and co-develop the promotional plan of the responsible early cancer indication(s) based on market understanding and analysis to meet both unmet business and scientific needs of the assigned therapeutic area(s)
• Work alongside the sales team to provide additional promotional depth and breadth to key treating physicians other than oncologist of the responsible early cancer indication(s) throughout the HCP & patient journey
• Identify, develop and maintain good rapport with key opinion leaders, medical association and key stakeholders of the assigned therapeutic area(s); Work closely with the involved treating physicians to co-develop MDT approach to drive the brand awareness and usage of the responsible early cancer indication(s)
• Conduct face-to-face promotional call with key treating physicians of the responsible early cancer indication(s) to drive brand awareness and usage
• Organize and execute promotional events in both public and private sector such as hospital lecture tour and MDT meeting to establish MDT partnership and facilitate a smooth referral process along the patient journey
• Work with cross functional team to initiate business partnership and collaboration with external market player(s) to drive additional business growth of the responsible early cancer indication(s)
• Ensure managing compliance and minimize compliance risks from the company-wide perspectives

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related disciplines, science or related disciplines
• 5 years or above in sales and/ or marketing experience, with exposure to surgical product or oncology product being highly preferred
• Ability to build up engagement model from scratch, drive performance, build alignment and collaborate under the agile way of working
• Self-motivated, result-focused and a will to succeed
• Strong customer focus with good interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Account management experience would be an added advantage

Required Skills:

Account Management, Account Management, Adaptability, Brand Awareness, Brand Equity, Brand Management, Business Expansion, Business Partnerships, Clinical Medicine, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Engagement Strategies, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Medical Review, Oncology Sales, Order Processing, Private Sector Development, Product Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Resource Referrals, Results-Oriented, Revenue Generation, Sales Forecasting {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2026

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