Canada
5515 North Service Rd
Suite 202
Burlington, ON L7L6G4, CAN

Canada
5515 North Service Rd
Suite 202
Burlington, ON L7L6G4, CAN

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Canada
5515 North Service Rd
Suite 202
Burlington, ON L7L6G4, CAN

Canada
5515 North Service Rd
Suite 202
Burlington, ON L7L6G4, CAN

Hybrid

Marketing and Communications

Full time

Requisition #: BRAND001272

Description
**This role requires someone to reside in Ontario and is a hybrid position out of our Burlington, Ontario Corporate Office**

Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we’re embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products.

As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family.

If you‘re looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we’re looking for YOU! #IAmMerz

Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change?

The Brand Manager position is accountable for delivering a successful launch of a new neurology asset, driving brand performance, and contributing to the growth of Merz Therapeutics’ neurology portfolio in Canada.

Launch Planning & Readiness

Lead the Canadian launch planning and readiness for a new neurology asset

Develop and execute marketing activities to support launch success

Manage cross-functional launch timelines, deliverables, and milestones

Assess the market, including patient segments, competitors, and market dynamics

Define field force structure, capabilities, deployment, focus,



and incentives

Adapt global and U.S. strategies for the Canadian market

Develop customer engagement strategies, messaging, and launch tools

Cross-Functionality Leadership & Launch Execution

Align Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, PSP, Finance, Global, and U.S. teams

Support pricing, reimbursement, dossier submissions, and market access strategy

Own HCP segmentation and targeting strategies

Build internal learning plans for Parkinson’s disease and other neurology assets.

Ensure alignment between medical and commercial strategies

Lead annual brand planning for neurology assets

Develop patient advocacy and engagement strategies

Support identification and engagement of key opinion leaders

Evaluate external partnerships and funding requests

Partner with PSP stakeholders to support patient services at launch

Manage the brand budget and align spending to strategic priorities

Establish and track launch KPIs, dashboards, uptake, readiness, and performance

Provide regular updates on launch progress, risks, and business impact

Portfolio Brand Management

Support broader neurology portfolio management, including Xeomin and Fampyra

Develop integrated brand plans across the portfolio

Ensure marketing strategies comply with regulations and global guidelines

Identify growth opportunities and portfolio synergies

Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA preferred Professional Experience

Professional Experience

5+ years of pharmaceutical brand management experience, ideally in specialty or neurology

Experience leading or supporting product launches

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills

Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, including reimbursement pathways (CADTH, pCPA, provincial listings)

French proficiency is a valuable asset

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver measurable results

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📌 Brand Manager, Neurology (Ontario)
🏢 Merz Pharma Canada
📍 Ontario