Category Manager, Consumer Healthcare

Do you have a strategic and commercial mindset, and do you have experience in developing and growing Consumer Healthcare brands or categories? Are you motivated by developing and implementing cross-country strategic marketing initiatives and driving pipeline projects? Then this position might be for you. 

About the job 
As our new Category Manager, Consumer Healthcare, you will become responsible for managing two of our cross-country focus categories within the Consumer Healthcare platform; Bone Health and Nutritional Support. These categories covers both Over-the-counter medicines (OTC) and Vitamins, Minerals and Food Supplements (VMS).

The purpose of this role is to grow the Consumer Healthcare platform across markets in accordance with the business objectives and the commercial strategy.

Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in driving synergies across markets through cross-country pipeline development, cross-country marketing initiatives and by sharing best-practices.

Task and responsibilities include: 

• Define and drive yearly cross-country strategy plans including category- and brand strategies with a 3-year outlook
• Further build the pipeline with a focus on line-extensions and light innovations 
• Ensure cross-country communication platform to support the growth journey for key brands and focus categories, incl. development of cross-country marketing toolbox
• P&L responsibility for Bone Health and Nutritional Support categories
• Manage A&P with a focus on securing investment in projects that drive the best ROI
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across the value chain, markets and external agencies

In this position you will report to  the Head of Commercial Marketing, Consumer Healthcare and join the department Portfolio & Commercial Consumer Healthcare. 

Who are you? 
The ideal candidate brings a relevant educational background and minimum 5 years of experience from a similar position within an international consumer-focused organization, preferably in the Consumer Healthcare sector. 

As a professional, you work independently and have successfully led strong brands or categories. Additionally, you have exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience working in a matrix organization as this role requires collaboration across diverse teams and an ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

 
We are looking for a strong communicator with excellent presentation skills and natural authority, capable of building relationships and getting stakeholders on board. Their structured and well-organized approach ensures they can manage complex projects effectively, while their solid analytical competencies enable data-driven decision-making.

Lastly, you must be an empathetic team player who combines interpersonal skills with an engaging and communicative style. 

Global Commercial Consumer Healthcare
We are an open-minded, professional, and ambitious team which includes the following groups: Commercial Marketing, Business Development, VMS Operation team, Digital Marketing and Portfolio Management. 

Our team consists of 25-30 dedicated colleagues based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Odense, Hamburg, and Poland. We are united by a strong team spirit and a commitment to creating value for Orifarm.

The culture is characterized by openness, honesty, and transparency, and we have a strong focus on not only developing the business but also the team and each individual. 

Why should you work for Orifarm?
At Orifarm, we know that our growth comes from the development of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture celebrating can-do attitudes, smarts, and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skill sets join forces to make our journey happen. 

You will experience a work environment characterized by flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance, understanding that the best results come from satisfied and well-supported employees. Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee's opportunities for learning and development. When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm
Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose: 

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 when Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 15 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees. 

We encourage everyone to apply
At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.

Job Location
In Søborg, Copenhagen and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. 

Need further information?
If you need further information about the job, please contact the Head of Commercial Marketing, Consumer Healthcare, Malene Reimers at marei@orifarm.com

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/. Alternatively, if we do not have any vacant positions that match your interests at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool, from which we continuously select candidates: https://careers.orifarm.com/lp/TalentPool/28c5a1691eef5fd4/. 

Application deadline 
As soon as possible and latest 20th January 2025