Role Overview
The postholder will lead the design and execution of integrated, data-driven engagement strategies across digital and field channels for the UK portfolio.
They will partner with cross-functional teams — including Brand, Medical, Compliance, and Field Sales — to ensure healthcare professionals (HCPs), NHS stakeholders, and patients experience consistent, relevant, and compliant interactions.
This role plays a critical part in transforming how we communicate with the UK healthcare community, delivering meaningful, measurable, and ABPI-compliant engagement that supports improved patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evolution of the Omnichannel Customer Engagement (OCE) strategy and programmes
* Develop and refine OCE processes and technological solutions
* Manage digital platforms and tools supporting cross-functional initiatives
* Support the development and execution of campaigns, including asset creation aligned with brand objectives and CSL Vifor's OCE strategy
* Advise local Brand and customer-facing teams on OCE topics and enable effective use of OCE tools
* Measure and monitor local OCE effectiveness using defined KPIs
* Ensure understanding of and adherence to legal and compliance requirements for OCE activities
* Act as the key affiliate contact for Global OCE, fostering best-practice sharing and supporting capability building at both global and local levels
* Actively participate in the Brand Plan co-creation process with cross-functional teams
* Ensure the team remains up to date with state-of-the-art digital resources and best-in-class practices within and beyond the pharmaceutical industry
Key Success Measures
* Demonstrates an agile and forward-thinking approach, leveraging expert strategic partners where appropriate to deliver a leading omnichannel customer experience in the UK
* Builds and develops an internal centre of expertise to enhance digital capability and the effectiveness of omnichannel interactions, optimising existing channels such as events, webinars, e-detailing, and website engagement in alignment with global and local marketing strategies
* Leverages OCE initiatives to achieve defined KPIs
* Analyses digital data to inform future business decisions, optimise patient and customer experience, and support Brand and Digital teams in meeting commercial objectives
Job Specifications
Education
* University degree or higher qualification in a relevant field (or equivalent professional experience)
Experience
Essential
* 5–7 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry
* Demonstrable experience in omnichannel or multichannel marketing within a UK pharmaceutical or medtech organisation
* Strong knowledge of UK pharmaceutical regulations, including the ABPI Code of Practice, GDPR, and MHRA guidance
* Experience using CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and analytics tools
Desirable
* Familiarity with NHS structure and decision-making processes
Competencies
* Proven experience designing, planning, and delivering omnichannel/digital marketing campaigns, including measurement and reporting of analytics and KPIs
* Experience managing operational processes critical to omnichannel marketing in pharma (e.g., Closed-Loop Marketing, Customer Engagement Orchestration, Brand Planning, CME plan development)
* Strong understanding of customer engagement channels, including:
* Web and UX design principles
* Website development and content management
* Email marketing and campaign management systems
* Remote interaction tools
* Interactive detail aids and compliant field communications
* Strong project management skills, including management of stakeholders, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
* Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
* Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
* Solid understanding of CRM systems, ideally across multiple vendors
* Strong analytical and digital marketing capability, including experience with engagement analytics
* Ability to interpret data and customer insights to inform strategy