Marketing Associate - 12 Months Contract
Date: Dec 2, 2023
Location: North York, ON, CA, M9L 2Z7
Company: Apotex
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex Inc. is a proudly Canadian, global pharmaceutical company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 8,000 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex Inc. exports to more than 100 countries and territories and operates in more than 45 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, the US, Mexico, and India. Through vertical integration, Apotex is comprised of multiple divisions and affiliates including Apotex Inc., focused on generics; Apobiologix, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on biosimilar development; Aveva, an affiliate of Apotex Inc. fully integrated global developer and manufacturer of complete transdermal solutions; Apotex Consumer Products, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on brand name products; and Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (GAPI), a division of Apotex Inc. focused on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for Apotex and third parties. For more information visit: www.apotex.com.
Job Summary
The Marketing Associate is responsible for supporting marketing projects and initiatives to enhance the sales and marketing initiatives of the Apotex generic pharmaceuticals.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing Promotions, The Marketing Associate, will be responsible for working closely with other Marketing team members, internal and external stakeholders and various functional areas to ensure effective execution of product communication and promotion action plans.
**Please note, this is a 12-months contract, eligible for benefits**
Job Responsibilities
- In collaboration with Sales Team, help support customer and product level analysis, development, and execution of product marketing projects, such as product plans of actions, to improve the sales performance.
- Lead other online communication processes (e.g., Pardot) to improve “Customer Experience” through timely, efficient and effective use of technology, including reporting and analysis of Pardot metrics, and engage in customer communication insights, preferences and improvements.
- Assist in development and execution of sales tools for products and portfolio to help fuel growth and penetration.
- Lead Key Account conferences (virtual and live) activity in collaboration with Sales Leaders, being the main contact in planning, developing and executing booth creative and program elements.
Job Requirements
- University degree or college in Marketing, Communication or Business; MBA would be an asset
- 2-3 years’ experience with drafting and managing different types of internal and external marketing communication
- Experience in the Pharma or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is required
- Bilingual – French/English would be highly desirable
- Creative, strategic, innovative team player with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proven experience in process management and optimization
- Strong business acumen with superior organizational & presentation skills
- Self-starter and results-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to work in an independent and/or team environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills; Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) as well as enterprise software systems
- Attention to details, proactive, results-oriented team player
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.