Manager, Marketing and Business Development at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

The Marketing and Business Development Manager will be responsible for providing guidance and coordination in development and execution of strategies aimed at enhancing the Institute’s market share growth and profitability through Partnerships, Marketing and Business Development in the institute.

Requirements:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory position in public service or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Life Sciences, Bio-Medical Sciences, Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Commerce (Marketing) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and skills

• Budgeting and planning;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations;
• Analytical and conceptual skills;
• Ability to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• High emotional intelligence;
• Organizational skills including planning, monitoring and controlling;
• Managerial skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Negotiation and influencing skills;
• Team building,
• Adaptability;
• Accountability;
• Decision making and problem-solving;
• Conflict management;
• Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills;
• Integrity; and
• Results-driven.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies, policies and standards;
• Coordinating the formulation of demand forecasting and identification of business growth opportunities;
• Coordinate full market research cycle to inform new product development;
• Developing business partnerships;
• Coordinate promotion of Institute products;
• Facilitate product and market development;
• Oversee the preparation of periodic work progress reports;
• Coordinate the development, assignment and review of performance against set key indicators;
• Representing the Institute in marketing forums;
• Guide the development of divisional annual work plans and budgets and ensure prudent utilization of resources; and
• Contribute to current innovation, technical and operational knowledge on matters affecting the pharmaceutical industry through publications, editorials, among others;