Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

We are seeking a talented Brand Manager to lead our Metabolics and Ketogenics Portfolio. In this permanent position, you will co-develop the portfolio strategy with the Senior Brand Manager and be accountable for the commercial objectives and execution of all marketing initiatives. You will lead the execution of annual brand plans, including multi-channel engagement campaigns for both healthcare professionals and patients across Australia and New Zealand.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Portfolio/Brand Management : Lead the Metabolics and Ketogenics Portfolio strategy with the senior brand manager, driving innovation and NPD launches, while overseeing commercial objectives and executing annual brand plans and multi-channel engagement campaigns for healthcare professionals and patients across Australia and New Zealand.
• Collaboration with Cross Functional team: Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Digital, and Sales teams in AU and NZ to drive sales and share objectives of the Metabolic portfolio.
• Digital and marketing capability: Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing activation initiatives, including digital campaigns, social media, direct-to-patient CRM, and website content.
• Sales & forecasting: Collaborate with Sales, channel, and category management teams for strategy execution, track monthly brand and competitor performance, develop forecasts with supply and demand planning, and manage stock and HCP communication.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage internal and external teams to deliver on budget and brand plans, foster collaboration, and negotiate with key stakeholders.

You are a strategic and innovative professional with a passion for brand management and healthcare marketing. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you excel in cross-functional environments. Your ability to develop and execute brand strategies, manage projects, and drive marketing initiatives makes you an invaluable asset to any team. You are proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of our organisation.

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Medical/Healthcare Marketing (a background in Dietetics is a plus)
• Experience as a Brand Manager or ABM/JBM within the pharmaceutical or medical space
• Experience in healthcare-related marketing, including brand planning and innovation, stage gate processes, business case development, integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience in DTC, and pharmacy channels
• Proven experience with data analysis tools (e.g., IRI, Quantium, IQVIA Mi-Portal, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate, a willingness to learn and grow, and a customer-centric approach
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

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WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
  • 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.