Product Manager – Iraq

Turkish pharmaceutical industry leader Abdi İbrahim’s journey of healing began in a small pharmacy store established in 1912 by the Pharmacist Abdi İbrahim Bey in Küçükmustafapaşa, Istanbul. Today, in addition to its partnerships with more than 30 licensing firms across the globe, Abdi İbrahim develops its own products and boasts the largest portfolio in the industry, with 250 brands and over 500 products.

With its powerful vision, dynamic structure and contemporary outlook, Abdi İbrahim has held a leading position in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry since 2002. Today, Abdi İbrahim has subsidiaries operating in 19 countries outside Türkiye, exports to more than 70 countries from the European Union to Canada, North Africa to Asia, and generates the highest employment rate in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry with 5,800 qualified employees.

Abdi İbrahim's Esenyurt Production Complex in Istanbul houses the company’s R&D Centre, Chemical Products Production Facility, Türkiye’s largest biotechnological manufacturing facility AbdiBio, Hormone Production Facility, Sterile Ophthalmology & Sterile Inhalation Production Facility, and Chemical, Oncology, and Sterile Supplementary Production Facility. Abdi İbrahim also has R&D centers and production facilities in Kazakhstan and Algeria.

ABDI İBRAHİM is seeking highly motivated and experienced professionals to join its team in Baghdad, Iraq, as Product Managers in the therapeutic areas of Cardiology, Respiratory, and Neurology (CNS).

Position Overview

The Product Manager will play a key role in developing and executing marketing strategies that drive the growth and success of assigned brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for product positioning, brand planning, market analysis, promotional activities, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives. This role combines approximately 40% field activities and 60% office-based activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing and brand plans for assigned products.
• Manage product positioning and ensure effective brand differentiation in the market.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Design, execute, and evaluate promotional campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Support and guide field force activities to ensure effective brand execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Prepare scientific and promotional materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and deliver product training sessions for sales teams.
• Collaborate closely with Medical, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial departments to ensure alignment and successful implementation of business strategies.
• Monitor brand performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Previous experience in Product Management, Pharmaceutical Marketing, or Medical Promotion within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of one of the following therapeutic areas: Cardiology, Respiratory, or Neurology/CNS.
• Good understanding of the Iraqi pharmaceutical market and healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to develop marketing plans and oversee their execution.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.