Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: Brand Manager- RX — Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

About Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a pharmaceutical business with research and development, medicine-manufacturing and commercial activities. Its employer description centres on making affordable and innovative medicines accessible. The organisation connects scientific development with the production and delivery of pharmaceutical products, rather than operating only as a research laboratory. Its published business priorities include strengthening existing medicine activities, developing future opportunities and conducting operations with attention to people, resources and corporate governance.

The position and its setting

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories lists Brand Manager- RX in Johannesburg, GP, South Africa, under reference REF23741Y. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 9 October 2026
• Job Family: Marketing
• Brands: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Responsibilities and work described

• Job Summary
• A Brand Manager to drive sales growth and elevate the brand image of Dr Reddy's in the country's branded markets
• Your role will involve developing and implementing short and long-term strategies, including product and digital initiatives, based on market research insights and in collaboration with key opinion leaders
• This position requires effective management of marketing budgets, adherence to positioning strategies, and compliance with country regulations to achieve objectives of increasing market share and brand performance
• Also be expected to structure and communicate ideas clearly, review product positioning, and adjust action plans in a timely manner
• Be responsible for engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) to identify unmet needs, analysing market and competitor data, and preparing business cases based on market trends
• Also be responsible for defining long-term portfolio goals and strategies, developing algorithms for brand portfolio success, and creating financial forecasts
• Be responsible for understanding and applying effective digital communication principles, utilizing diverse digital channels and tools to plan and promote, while tracking the latest trends and performance indicators to evaluate digital marketing campaigns
• Be responsible for developing and refining a multi-channel promotion strategy, tailoring specialized content for diverse target audiences and leveraging insights to adapt campaigns accordingly
• Stay updated on e-commerce trends, analyse web KPIs, optimize promotional tools, and assess the effectiveness of digital strategies through regular evaluation and adjustment
• Be responsible for collaborating with external stakeholders to align on company goals, planning activities with scientific organizations, coordkol
• Inating specialized press articles, and effectively communicating ideas to management
• Be responsible for effectively communicating brand values to KOLs, managing contracts, addressing inquiries from KOLs, and planning their participation in events
• Plan and oversee scientific research aligned with brand strategy, choose research parameters, and ensure proper execution for future utilization
• Be responsible for preparing and updating presentations and training materials for Sales Force (SF) cycle meetings, ensuring alignment with the company's strategy and objectives
• Research / execution: training sessions, address objections, and organize educational plans with KOLs to enhance the marketing knowledge of the Sales Force

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Educational qualification: Degree in Marketing/Science/Finance/Business Administration
• Minimum work experience: 2+ years in BM (Brand Management) role with experience into any of CNS/ Gastro specialties / CVD portfolios
• Skills & attributes:
• Business acumen, advanced capabilities of marketing and digital tools
• Knowledge: Marketing code and Act 101 with regards to advertising of medicines
• Interpret market data and gain marketing insights from various resources
• Lead cross-functional projects
• Leadership skills and a team worker
• Good analytical, presentation and negotiation skills
• Understanding how to use channels and tools influencing consumer funnel
• Understanding: the principles of effective communication in the Digital space
• Understanding: KPIs of Digital tools (clicks, impressions, views)
• Knowledge: therapy, market and competitors to create differentiated brand communication
• Experience: launching an originator drug (not mandatory)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Johannesburg, GP, South Africa

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• At Dr Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs
• The benefits you will enjoy at Dr Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards
• They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself
• Our Work Culture
• Ask any employee at Dr Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait
• This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions
• We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit
• And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism
• People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades
• They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success
• We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic

Employer details to confirm

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

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Relevant skills

• compliance
• sales
• marketing
• training
• stakeholder management
• communication
• partnership development
• root-cause analysis
• commercial negotiations