Lead the Global brand strategy (US, UK, IE) and go-to-market execution for assigned brands in the UK & Ireland, acting as the market specialist and ensuring delivery of brand objectives (sell-out vs. target and growth, and market share targets).
Own the annual planning cycle, drive insight-led decision making, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver innovation, campaigns, launches, and commercial performance end‑to‑end.
Prepare and present annual brand plans and marketing calendars; secure cross‑functional alignment.
Deliver brand performance goals and provide regular reporting on sell‑out, share, and KPIs (monthly, quarterly, annual).
Identify and size growth opportunities using consumer and HCP insight; build business cases and activation plans.
Develop consumer campaign concepts, integrated briefs, and launch plans; own day to day project leadership with internal teams and partner agencies.
Commission and interpret consumer research (as approved by Lead); turn findings into clear insights and actionable decisions.
Define HCP engagement and communication strategy including sell-in story and assets.
Set clear KPIs and performance measurement plans; track, optimise, and report.
Deliver all plans on time and within budget; hold agencies to performance standards.
Lead monthly KPI reviews across awareness, consideration, conversion, retention, and advocacy; translate analytics into actions.
Own bottom up brand forecasts in partnership with Sales/Supply Chain; input to pricing, promotions, and mix optimisation.
Manage working budgets with Finance; reallocate spend to highest ROI activities.
Partner effectively with Sales Leads, In‑Market Brand Leads, R&D/NPD/Medical/Regulatory, Trade Marketing, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, and external agencies to deliver brand goals.
Present brand performance and priorities to the MLT.
Coach, brief, and upskill 3 direct reports and cross functional partners; model proactive, accountable behaviours.
Contribute to weekly/monthly operating rhythms; drive clarity, timelines, and decisions.
Requirements
University degree qualification or equivalent in Marketing, Business Management or a related field
7+ years brand/product marketing with minimum of 5 years medical device, pharma, OTC or consumer health experience
Food supplements experience advantageous in both US and European markets
2 years of people leadership or brand portfolio experience
2 years experience as a NPD lead from charter to launch
Experience in both B2C and B2B channels required
Proven experience within commercial functions, ideally Marketing or Trade Marketing
Understanding of the UK Optical & Pharmacy market an advantage
Proven experience of delivering added value marketing campaigns (Retail and Pharmaceutical) with demonstrable ROI
Strong Project Management Skills
Ability to travel to our head offices in the UK and Ireland as required
Experience of managing third party agencies
Experience of cross-functional working
Able to analyse data to develop commercial insights/recommendations/useful information