Nordic Brand Lead Rheumatology

At medac Nordics, we are a dedicated team of 35 professionals working across Sales, Marketing, Medical, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and IT. Our Nordic head office is located at The Point in Hyllie (Malmö, Sweden), complemented by smaller local offices in Finland and Norway, as well as many field-based colleagues.

We are growing and introducing new positions, and we take great care in finding the right people. Our employees are what make us unique – they are the reason we are a company of choice for both our team members and the partners we collaborate with.

Our culture is built on community and collaboration across borders and functions. Each of us is a specialist in our field, and every contribution matters as we work together towards shared goals. We continuously develop our digital platforms and tools to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing across four countries, ensuring we stay connected and effective wherever we are.

About the role

The Nordic Brand Lead Rheumatology is a position with focus on developing and executing brand strategy for rheumatology products. The role coordinates marketing activities and campaigns, supports sales teams with brand messaging and collaborates closely also with other functions in our Nordic team and at the global HQ.

Location

Field-based/Home office based in Sweden, Norway or Finland. Some travelling across the Nordic region is expected.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Nordic brand strategy for rheumatology and dermatology products, ensuring alignment with global and regional objectives
• Lead the creation and implementation of annual brand plans, including market analysis, positioning, and tactical activities
• Analyse sales, market, and competitor data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, translating insights into actionable plans
• Drive product lifecycle management initiatives, including launches, indication updates, and portfolio optimisation
• Coordinate cross-functional brand team activities, collaborating closely with Sales, Medical, Market Access and global HQ
• Support sales teams with brand messaging, campaign roll-outs, and promotional/educational materials

To be successful in this role you shall have experience of

• Brand management

• Brand strategy and planning

• Sales, market and competitor analytics

• Brand positioning, campaigns and promotional/ educational materials

• Product Lifecycle Management activities

• KOL and stakeholder engagement and prioritization

• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, medical, market access, regulatory, supply chain etc.

• Nordic healthcare systems, regulatory environment and marketing ethics

• Summarize scientific information/publications and make valid conclusions

• Interact with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and stakeholders in the therapeutic area, and have the ability to build and maintain networks

Education

• Degree in Communication, Marketing or the equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years in a communication, marketing or sales position in pharma industry

• Advantage with experience from working within Rheumatology and Dermatology in a sales, marketing or communication role, alternatively within the healthcare sector. Experience from working towards more than one Nordic country is an advantage

Language Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, in English and a Nordic language. Other Nordic languages, especially Finnish, is an advantage

IT Skills

• MS Office365, specifically well-versed in PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer

We offer a meaningful job in a global company where you contribute to our mission of improving human health.

The Brand Lead Rheumatology position is a key role within a dynamic Nordic team, offering the opportunity to influence direction, collaborate across markets, and contribute to meaningful outcomes. You’ll work cross-functional with passionate colleagues, and play a central part in driving strategic decisions that brings the products forward.

We also offer the opportunity to be part of a great team of dedicated colleagues and a working environment characterised by knowledge sharing, competence development and colleagues supporting and care for each other.

Application

We collaborate with Bondi Executive Search for this recruitment. For information on how to apply, please visit their website: Nordic Brand Lead Rheumatology - Bondi Executive Search or reach out to recruiter Jonas Kalebsson jka@bondi.se.

About medac

As a privately held and dynamically growing pharmaceutical company, we are committed to humanity’s most valuable resource – health. More than 2,000 employees worldwide work towards the common goal of improving patients’ quality of life. We specialise in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and diagnostics in the fields of Rheumatology, Urology, Hematology, and Oncology. Our work is more than just a job: we aim to make a real difference.