Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Team: Opella Consumer Healthcare
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over‑The‑Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health into people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide. We are the proud makers of trusted brands like Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale, and Mucosolvan. Certified as a B Corp in multiple markets, we are committed to healthier people and a healthier planet.
Your Role
Buscopan is trusted by healthcare professionals and loved by consumers. As Brand Manager, you’ll lead Buscopans growth in these key Western Europe markets, driving performance, innovation, and brand equity. You’ll report to the Zone Brand Lead and collaborate across global and local teams to shape the future of allergy care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Brand Strategy: Develop and execute activation plans tailored to UK, Switzerland, and Austria, aligned with global priorities.
* Drive Performance: Own brand health, market share, and full P&L management including forecasting and inventory planning.
* Execute Campaigns: Adapt and implement integrated marketing campaigns across digital, media, and healthcare professional channels.
* Manage Portfolio: Oversee product launches and line extensions, ensuring relevance and impact.
* Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Partner with sales, shopper, media, medical, regulatory, and supply chain teams.
* Leverage Insights: Use consumer and market research to shape strategy and ensure resonance with target audiences.
* Lead Agencies: Guide external partners in creative development and media planning to maximize ROI.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in brand management, ideally in OTC, FMCG, or healthcare.
* Strong leadership and project management skills with a proactive, accountable mindset.
* Solution‑oriented attitude and willingness to go beyond expectations.
* Embrace change and innovation, driving new ways of working.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
* Commercial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; knowledge of UK healthcare market is a plus.
Why Join Us
At Opella, you’ll do purposeful, challenging work in a bold, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are Challengers—driven to simplify self‑care and improve lives. Our values are All In Together, Courageous, Outcome‑Obsessed, and Radically Simple. You’ll lead the fastest‑growing allergy brand in the UK, with visibility across the Western Europe zone and global teams.
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