The Marketing Manager is expected to develop and execute brand and customer strategies for Novartis products in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, life sciences, or a related field; experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer marketing; strong commercial planning and analytical skills; and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. The candidate should understand local market dynamics, customer needs, digital channels, and regulatory requirements. Success in the role requires strategic thinking, clear communication, leadership, project management, ethical decision-making, and the ability to translate insights into measurable business results while keeping patients and healthcare professionals at the center of marketing activities.
Novartis is a global medicines company focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments for major health challenges. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company operates across numerous countries and works in areas such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and other specialty-care fields. Novartis combines pharmaceutical research, clinical development, data, and commercial expertise to bring new medicines to patients. Its Philippine operations support local access to innovative therapies and collaborate with healthcare professionals, institutions, and other stakeholders. The company promotes science-based decision-making, patient focus, ethical conduct, inclusion, and continuous innovation. Depending on the position, employees may work with medical, sales, market access, regulatory, compliance, and regional teams while contributing to product strategy and responsible healthcare communications.
The Philippines offers marketing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, business-process, technology, tourism, and education opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, and other growing urban centers. Filipino culture is generally warm, community-oriented, family-focused, and strongly influenced by English, Spanish, Asian, and indigenous traditions. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed coastal and island communities, with good food, beaches, diving, festivals, and accessible domestic travel. Living costs vary considerably; Manila is more expensive than provincial areas. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, usually supported by an employer, before starting employment. Common requirements include a valid passport, employment contract, immigration approval, and sometimes an Alien Employment Permit. Relocating candidates should arrange housing, health insurance, banking, tax registration, and document authentication in advance. Local legal and immigration advice is recommended because requirements can change.
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