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Senior Brand manager

Shanghai, China
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With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

Job Overview:

As the Senior Brand Manager for Saiyining, you will be the core driver of the brand's strategic development and market performance. You will independently formulate brand strategies, lead the creation of promotional materials, and be responsible for the development and support of business plans (BP). This role requires exceptional English proficiency as the primary working language for strategic documentation, cross-border communication, and global collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing Saiyining's brand equity, expanding market influence, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently conduct in-depth market research, including industry trends, competitor analysis, and target audience insights, to formulate data-driven annual and long-term brand development strategies, defining brand positioning, core value propositions, and differentiation strategies.

  • Take full ownership of the end-to-end creation and management of brand promotional materials. This includes leading the conceptualization, design, and production of sales tools, product brochures, brand manuals, digital content, event materials, and other promotional collaterals, ensuring consistency with brand tone and strategic objectives.

  • Independently develop and compile comprehensive Business Plans (BP) for the brand, including market analysis, strategic goals, implementation roadmaps, budget allocation, and performance forecasting. Provide professional support for BP presentation, review, and execution tracking to secure organizational alignment and resource approval.

  • Lead the implementation and optimization of brand marketing campaigns, coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, medical affairs, regulatory, etc.) to ensure seamless execution, and monitor campaign effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs), providing timely adjustment recommendations.

  • Manage the brand's overall image and equity, establish and maintain brand visual identity (VI) and language system standards, and ensure consistent brand expression across all touchpoints and communication channels.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (global teams, advertising agencies, KOLs, etc.), conduct effective communication and coordination in English, and drive the implementation of international brand cooperation projects.

  • Monitor brand market performance, track competitor activities and industry trends, conduct regular brand strategy reviews, and propose proactive optimization measures to adapt to market changes and drive sustainable growth.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields; Master's degree is preferred.

  • 5+ years of brand management experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related FMCG industries, with a proven track record of independently developing and executing brand strategies.

  • Exceptional English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, capable of independently drafting strategic documents, promotional materials, and BP in English; experience in cross-border or global team collaboration is a must.

  • Strong ability in strategic thinking, market analysis, and creative planning, with the capability to translate insights into actionable brand strategies and marketing initiatives.

  • Proficient in end-to-end production of promotional materials, with a good understanding of design principles and content creation; experience in managing external agencies for material production is preferred.

  • Solid experience in BP development and management, familiar with budget planning, performance forecasting, and business goal alignment.

  • Excellent cross-functional coordination, project management, and problem-solving skills, able to drive complex projects to successful completion under pressure.

  • Strong attention to detail, result-oriented mindset, and good team leadership and collaboration spirit.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in managing pharmaceutical or healthcare brands, particularly in the diabetes or related therapeutic areas.

  • Working experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or global marketing teams.

  • Proven successful cases of brand building or marketing campaign execution that have driven significant business growth.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

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For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

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