Join a team that is changing millions of lives.
At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
About this opportunity
We are looking for candidates located in the area of Johannesburg. We can only consider candidates South African citizenship only.
As Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the assigned marketing plan for the country in line with company strategy to deliver the objectives. You will report into the Marketing Director who based in Switzerland. You will be based in Johannesburg, with regular travel within the market and to the EMEA HQ in Switzerland.
In this role, you will…
- Translate regional marketing plan to local expectations and needs to drive brand awareness, doctor recruitment and growth including:
- Strategy Planning as part of Annual Operating Plans
- Localize campaign materials
- Media Planning including Digital
- Local evidence development (publications, speakers)
- Local Congress + exhibitions
- OPEX Budget Management
- Proactively represent the market cluster and our customers providing insights and analytics for NPD and global strategy development.
- Use analytics and insights (including campaign ROI, customer reimbursement and competition) to support execution of the marketing plan.
- Build KOL network (speakers, key customers, institutions) to support execution of the plan.
- Drive + own communication as part of a multi-disciplinary country leadership team to drive and execute the marketing plan.
- Identify and champion local growth opportunities in addition to the regional plan.
In this role, you’ll need…
- Bachelor degree or above, preferably in a marketing or business related field
- 5+ experience within marketing and/or communication management experience, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry at country level
- Industry background in the medical device field, preferably with products that are sensitive to active consumer/patient demand in Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Results oriented with a strategic mindset
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English
Sound like a good fit?
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About Align
Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.
By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.