Brand Manager South Korea, Cenovis
Seoul, South Korea Permanent Posted on Apr. 21, 2025 Closing on Jun. 20, 2025Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.
Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands
Job Purpose
Korea being the lead market for Cenovis, this position will play a key role in achieving brand objectives for the largest business size in Sanofi CHC Korea. This role will be responsible for delivering scalable, winning innovation that drives revenue, profit and share at a pace. Also, this position will contribute in shaping Cenovis Innovation strategy that will influence AMEA region and the Global. He/she will be a team member of KR Brand & Innovation team and work closely with the AMEA region, ASEA zone as well.
Organization Context
This position will directly report to ASEA Zone Cenovis Brand Lead
Key Accountabilities
Identify brand growth opportunities and work with cross-functional teams at a local and zone level, as well as external agencies to deliver scalable, winning innovation that drives revenue, profit and share at a pace.
Facilitate internal ideas generation with cross functional teams to develop new product ideas and create winning concepts to maintain a continuous flow of insights and ideas to strengthen our base and fuel innovation.
Be accountable for the successful pipeline delivery through the business gate cycle and commercial targets.
Identify portfolio simplification and optimization opportunities in cross collaboration with M&S and D2V (Design-to-Value) teams.
Identify renovation, commercial innovation and sustainability initiatives to drive brand growth and expansion.
Responsible for the brand innovation budget allocation among the projects, ensure transparency of spend against meaningful initiatives and trade-offs, valuing projects for financial scale, accuracy and probability of success.
Own NPD projects from concept to launch; seeking out the optimized solution of product, pack and execution working closely with a cross-functional team (Science Hub, Finance, CMI, M&S, Legal, Procurement, etc.).
Define launch plans in coordination with the local brand managers and Zone Brand Lead and post-launch evaluation with actionable insights to build learnings into future plans.
Own and build the business cases through the gate process in cooperation with Finance and aligned with the innovation thresholds.
Guarantee compliance with Sustainability KPIs.
Achieve annual sales, profit and market share target through strong execution of marketing programs.
Contributing to the corporate planning cycle, providing strategic input to long term plans.
Lead ad hoc strategic projects that contributes to brand growth in short & long term.
About you
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: University degree or above (major in business or marketing related subject is desirable)
Experience & Knowledge:
Require at least 6 years of experience in FMCG marketing or brand innovation and brand-building roles within a renowned multinational company
Experience of a new product launch
Brand/Product management experience in Health Functional Food(건강기능식품) will be a plus
Project management experience with regional and international HQ is a plus
Experience of managing external suppliers
Core Competencies & Skills:
Challenger mindset to break the status quo
Ability to work with minimal supervision with problem solving skills
Executional excellence and leadership in driving brand growth
Strong analytical thinking, action planning and organizing
Strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving based on consumer insight
Team spirit, persuasiveness & influence, highly collaborative with all cross functional partners
Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing strategies and priorities
Excellent communicator both written and verbal, especially in groups, preparing and delivering presentations
Pursue progress. Discover extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com
You have not viewed any jobs yet.
You have not saved any jobs yet.
Developing
our talent
We believe better is out there – and that extends to how we support people. Our People Strategy prioritizes inclusivity, transparency, and efficiency in talent development. It’s allowed us to chart personalized plans to keep employees and managers on the same page when it comes to training and succession planning. From upskilling to mentorship, we prepare our teams with the resources they need to pursue progress.
Find out more about this location
Experience possibility
-
-
Cambridge Crossing
We're bringing together 2,500 people from across our organization — R&D, Medical, Commercial and Global colleagues all working to realize the power of collaboration.
-
Innovation in Action
Our flexible lab of the future will transform how we conduct research, while our innovation center will be fully integrated with existing R&D locations.
-
Sustainable and Green
Our new facility was built to minimize the environmental impact — helping protect our planet and people. Using resources efficiently, we're providing greener, healthier workspaces.
-
Sanofi’s AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto
The Centre is focused on using leading technologies to develop world-class data and artificial intelligence (AI) products to create value for the health sector.
-
Ama
Ama puts her project management techniques and ServiceNow knowledge to use to help advance Sanofi’s Digital Data operating model. Learn how our team connects data and AI to do what’s never been done before.
-
Sanofi Canada's Philanthropic Efforts
By chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives, we surprise ourselves with what we can achieve. Our team is humbled by the impact our efforts make.
-
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, Head of the Sanofi Digital Accelerator, shares how his team builds digital solutions that enable patients to receive new treatments to help improve their lives.
-
Dimitrije
Dimitrije shares insights into the work carried out by the AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto.
-
Ziv
Read Ziv's first-hand account describing the reasons he chose to join Sanofi – and many of the reasons why he now chooses to stay.
-
-
When you grow, we all grow
We strive to support your whole self with thoughtfully crafted rewards that benefit you physically, financially, mentally and socially. Whatever your role, you'll thrive in our inclusive teams.
-
Build a career with purpose
Bring your passion to your role and impact millions of people around the world. You're in the driver's seat – just set your goals, and we'll provide the training and support that will get you there.
-
Bolder, better futures
Change your life. And the lives of millions around the globe. How? By starting a career where you're supported to grow, while having a tangible impact and learning from the best.
-
Our locations
We're in 60+ countries, all pulling together to define the future of healthcare. Wherever you work, you'll develop your career alongside experts, using technology to chase bigger breakthroughs.
-
Sanofi Stories
At Sanofi every voice matters. Get to know the talented Sanofians shaping our future and pushing us toward our ambitious goals.
-
Sanofi at Cambridge Crossing
Dubbed Sanofi at Cambridge Crossing, our new state-of-the-art facility will create an innovation hub promoting close collaboration and integration among business units. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to chasing the miracles of science that improve people’s lives.
-
Why Sanofi
Get access to the tools, training, and support to reach your goals. By fulfilling your potential, you’ll help us achieve our aim of halving the time from discovery to therapy.
-
Our people & culture
We're the first in Pharma to have a DE&I board. We also have Employee Resource Groups that create spaces for every Sanofian to be heard. Your voice matters – use it to shape our future.
-
Sanofi's Postdoctoral Program
Designed for high-caliber Ph.D. graduates, Sanofi's Postdoctoral Program helps you advance your scientific career in a state-of-the-art environment.
-
Physician Careers at Sanofi
At Sanofi, physicians like you have the opportunity to collaborate on new ideas and challenge established thinking. Learn about Physician careers here.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Meet Azer Hallabi, Project Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs
Discover the dynamic world of regulatory affairs with Azer Hallabi, Project Manager in Global Regulatory Affairs at Sanofi Budapest Hub.
-
Meet Nils Libert, Associate Scientist in R&D
Meet Nils Libert, an associate scientist contributing to groundbreaking research at Sanofi R&D Belgium.
-
Meet Orsolya Dina, Receivables & Revenue Team Lead
Follow Orsolya Dina’s inspiring journey as she embraces new opportunities for growth and advancement at Sanofi.
-
Meet Stefanie Van Poucke, GMP QA Head
Join Stefanie Van Poucke as she navigates the world of Quality Assurance, leading GMP QA efforts at Sanofi R&D Belgium.
-
Meet Robin, Digital Product Owner, Sanofi R&D Belgium
Dive into the digital world with Robin Meuris, as he discusses his role as a digital product owner at Sanofi R&D Belgium.
-
Meet Ádám Honvéd, Product Owner Process Analytics
Step into the world of analytics with Ádám Honvéd as he shares his journey as a Product Owner for Process Analytics at Sanofi Budapest Hub.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Join our
talent community
What could we achieve together? Every Sanofian works on projects that truly make a difference to people’s lives.
Sign up today and discover our latest opportunities as soon as they’re available.