Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company committed to improving patient lives through high-quality medicines and technologies. They are seeking a full-time Marketing & Sales Associate to support the administrative operations of the Sales & Marketing team, focusing on the IV Drugs department and assisting in the development of marketing materials and corporate communications.
Responsibilities
- Is responsible for all administrative functions required for the overall smooth operation of the Marketing and Sales team within the IV Drugs department
- Is responsible for the administrative management of sponsorships/honorariums/educational support requests and remittances
- Tracks and catalogs all marketing expenditures (including promotional materials, sponsorships, conference/trade shows, etc.) to ensure they stay within allotted budgets
- Facilitates internal and external coordination of conferences, conventions and Continuing Health Education events all while working within the constraints of a predetermined budget with minimal or no supervision
- Works in conjunction with Marketing and Sales teams and creative agency to initiate, oversee and produce promotional and advertising material for conventions, sales meetings and conferences
- Prepares the required support materials (e.g. binders, reservations, announcements, teasers etc.) for conventions and conferences within the required deadlines
- Is responsible for maintaining and updating product information on the website
- Manages product samples for Marketing which includes organizing, cataloging and distribution to sales representatives
- Is responsible for communicating monthly website updates
- Assists with special marketing projects as required (e.g. residency program, special feature articles, etc.)
- Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Scientific Affairs as applicable
- Externally there is interaction with doctors, pharmacists, executives, Marketing and Sales personnel and vendors
- Acts as the backup to the Social Media Manager for daily monitoring and associated vigilance activities when required
- Maintains up-to-date training designated for this position and training documents for reporting positions via internal training platforms
- Ensures timely communication of complaints to the Quality department and Adverse Drug Reactions to the Vigilance department as per Standard Operating Procedures
- Position requires travel within Canada up to 5%
- Rarely, may require working on the odd weekend
Skills
- Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience required
- Mathematical aptitude is required
- University Degree (business and/or marketing preferred)
- Outstanding organization skills – you live and breath it
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Professionalism and good grammar required
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft ® Office. Proficient in word processing, charting and Excel spreadsheets
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and handle fluctuating workloads
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to perform duties requiring considerable judgement, high level of organization and initiative under limited supervision and tight deadlines
- Excellent continuous improvement skills
- Proven ability to adhere to standards and procedures and maintain confidentiality
- Good judgement and decision-making skills
- Must possess ability to multi-task and prioritize workload of the Marketing and Sales team within the IV Drugs department
- Design experience (Canva / Adobe Indesign) is a strong asset
- One to three years of related experience in Marketing in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset
- PowerBI experience is an asset
Benefits
- Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment
- Company matched RRSP program
- Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service
- Paid float days and paid sick days
- Employee assistance program
- Casual office dress code
- Employee recognition program
- Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Company Overview
Fresenius Kabi is a leading global health care company focusing on products for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients inside and outside the hospital. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/en-ca/index#.