Health Care Professional Engagement Lead, Northern Europe

Health Care Professional Engagement Lead, Northern Europe

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Senior Marketing Director

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Health Care Professional Engagement Lead, Northern Europe

This position is based at our Reading office (hybrid working policy):

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Healthcare Professional Engagement Lead to join our business. Working within the Northern Europe Marketing Team, you will lead the Healthcare Professional (HCP) strategy and engagement Plan in Northern Europe, driving HCP recommendation of the Northern Europe portfolio to drive brands’ penetration growth and increase NTS, reporting to the Head of Marketing in Northern Europe.

You will lead the HCP Excellence Team in Northern Europe, work closely with the Global HCP Excellence Team, and represent Northern Europe as a key cluster. Your role will be to disproportionately grow the share of recommendation for the HCP-driven portfolio, managing a team of six people.

Internally, you will work closely with all the functions across the organisation and be responsible for deploying the HCP strategy and engagement and driving excellence in execution across all countries in the NE Cluster (UK, Ireland, and Nordics).

What you will do

• Own the professional brand strategy & HCP engagement across Northern Europe for the defined HCP-endorsed and prescription brands to increase reach and drive HCP recommendation.
• Own the capability plan and sharing of best practices, working closely with the Global HCP Excellence Team.
• Strategically consider alterations to the healthcare environment and implement innovative support packages that assist the sales team in achieving market growth and share acceleration.
• Adapt and deploy the HCP Strategy & Content sourced by the global team and locally adapted across all relevant HCP audiences to drive brand growth
• Connect with HCPs, KOLs to identify key insights, translate them into engagement opportunities and drive HCP engagement
• Work closely with customer development teams and retailers on the strategy and execution of omnichannel pharmacy, HCP activation & Route to Market plans.
• Lead all scientific engagement plans, including HCP conferences, advisory boards etc, using Global HCP content and adapting it as necessary to local needs & context
• Ensure all needed reporting and tracking of HCP impact is in place, working closely with CBI and Global HCP excellence team.
• Work closely with Media, Digital & IT team to roll out digital HCP solutions
• As a member of the Marketing Leadership team, you will craft the Kenvue business impact & drive overall team engagement.

Experience Required

• Life science degree and HCP or RX marketing background (able to interact with R&D and understand HCP’s needs)
• Strong experience in marketing, professional marketing, pharmacy sales or other recommendation-driven channels.
• HCP Marketing Manager experience (PG30), track record of performance, HCP capability building, outstanding leadership & influence skills
• People management experience is crucial; responsible for mentoring and developing teams.
• Experience developing, adapting, and activating content and communication plans, including HCP strategy and deployment, data-driven marketing, and a deep understanding of HCP requirements (human-enabled Touchpoints, 1PD and CRM, HCP Media and Telemedicine, F2F Detailing).
• Strong understanding of all the channels to reach the required audience, experience in digital activation to HCPs, and commercial and financial competence, including P&L development.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the ABPI & PAGB professional code of conduct

What we are looking for

• Strong interpersonal and people leadership skills are a must
• Collaborative individual, able to work with multiple partners simultaneously and influence both upward and downward.
• Can do positive attitude, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively and identify creative solutions to challenges.
• Shown implementation ability and flexibility to adapt plans/challenges as they arise.
• Consistent track record of influencing skills and analytical skills, and known to work as a self-directed decision-maker.
• The ability to master complexity, able to communicate clearly with strong impact and excels in leading teams.
• Validated HCP understanding and experience in shaping HCP strategy and activation plans
• Consistent track record of leading a team, driving engagement & people development

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

Award-winning inclusivity

At Kenvue, we foster a culture of belonging. In 2024, Kenvue was selected as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, recognizing our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive benefits for Kenvuers and families.

Data driven. Digital first.

Our community attracts curious and collaborative team members motivated by always striving to improve. Our team offers you plenty of opportunities to deepen your existing expertise and build on new skills by broadening your exposure outside of your own category. By working across the business, we harness the power of data and technology in new ways to better understand human insights and drive better health outcomes.