Director of Marketing - Upper Respiratory

Description Overview

We are currently looking for a Director of Marketing - Upper Respiratory to join our Perrigo Marketing team in Grand Rapids, MI.

Leads commercial efforts for one of Perrigo’s CSCA OTC categories. Responsible for sustaining and growing Perrigo’s leadership position within the Store Brand business, inclusive of developing and directing execution of the commercial long-range plan.  Oversees Upper Respiratory category business planning and execution including category and portfolio management, new product development and launches, marketing and promotional programs, and the pursuit of growth strategies outside of the core business including whitespace categories/segments.

Scope of the Role

• Oversees development of Perrigo’s OTC Upper Respiratory strategies & annual business plans, and collaboration with business development in the identification and pursuit of new business / category expansion opportunities as well as working with all cross-functional groups to align on priorities for deployment.
• Regularly meet and communicate with direct reports to ensure focus against top opportunities and to provide direction, support, and resources to enable the achievement their specific category plans. 
• Oversees and participates in monthly forecasting cycles as a part of SI&OP.
• Champions select strategies including due diligence on new opportunities and/or partnerships, and develop recommendations/presentations for OTC BU management.
• Hires, trains, develop, and evaluate supervisory staff, and monitor the training and development of staff.

Experience Required

• These skills are typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant business/marketing discipline with a Master’s degree preferred, with twelve plus years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and/or business development within the Consumer selfcare and/or Store Brand industry including six plus years of managerial experience.

• Must possess comprehensive understanding and experience of the US Store Brand over-the-counter pharmaceutical business with experience in marketing management. 
• Developing expert in managing some or all of the following: leading new products, identification, development and execution of long-range category strategies and developing financial models. 
• Leadership and professional representation consistent with Perrigo’s expectations for members of top management in representing Marketing to internal and external customers and potential partners is essential. 
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, presentation, verbal and written communication, planning, organizational and project management skills are imperative. 
• Ability to develop, motivate, and manage professional staff is required. 
• Ability to present opportunities and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences is critical, as is the ability to work with and lead high-level teams. 
• Requires up to 25% domestic travel.