Lucrative Career Opportunity: Product Manager / Group Product Manager (Gastro) at Sun Pharma, Mumbai

Sun Pharma, India’s leading pharmaceutical company and a major global force in specialty medicines, is seeking qualified and ambitious candidates for the critical role of Product Manager / Group Product Manager within its dynamic India Business unit. This position, based in Mumbai, focuses primarily on the Gastro therapy segment.

About Sun Pharma

With over 40 manufacturing facilities and a diverse portfolio, Sun Pharma delivers high-quality medicines across 100 countries. Driven by a commitment to innovation, the company continuously strives to enhance access to medicines and improve patient care, creating better health outcomes for millions around the world.

Position Details

The company is hiring for two levels based on experience:

Product Manager: Requires 3 to 4 years of experience in Pharma Marketing.
Group Product Manager: Requires 8+ years of experience in Pharma Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will engage in a broad spectrum of strategic and tactical marketing activities:

1. Strategy and Promotion:

Develop comprehensive marketing and promotional plans tailored to support the end consumer’s needs.
Write and execute strategic business and marketing plans through collaboration with influential prescribers, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), round tables, and other advisory groups.
Translate the corporate brand strategy, including visual identity and logos, in close coordination with the headquarters.
Collaborate with internal and external media to ensure the proper execution of strategies.

2. Financial and Business Management:

Take joint financial responsibility for managing and analyzing budgets, including those for advertising, promotions, conferences, symposia, and product documentation (such as sales brochures and website content).
Initiate and coordinate marketing activities and projects.
Provide strategic input into the overall corporate product strategy.

3. Market Intelligence and Outreach:

Monitor business performance and ensure portfolio growth through regular tracking and analysis.
Glean essential market intelligence via primary research and direct customer connect initiatives.
Visit national and international congresses, hospitals, and KOLs.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a discussion partner for various Decision-Making Units (DMUs), including general practitioners, medical specialists, pharmacists, local and national formulary committees, and insurance companies.
Organize and chair advisory councils, and deliver compelling product presentations.
Train the field sales staff on product knowledge and marketing strategies.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

Education: A mandatory combination of B. Pharma + MBA (in Marketing OR Pharma Management).
Experience: Relevant experience in Pharma Marketing as specified above.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in the Gastro therapy area is preferred, though the company is open to candidates with experience across any therapeutic area.
A proven and demonstrable track record of successfully launching and managing products.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in modern product management tools.
Exceptional skills in communication and presentation.
A strategic mindset focused on science-driven marketing strategies.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships.

Application Details

Location: Mumbai
Industry Type: Pharma / Healthcare / Clinical research
Business Unit: India Business
Application Deadline: October 20, 2025

Interested candidates meeting the specified criteria are encouraged to apply before the deadline to join one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.