Position Title: Group Product Manager (GPM) Ophthalmology

Region/Territory: Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview The Group Product Manager (GPM) – Ophthalmology (CIS Region) leads the strategic portfolio management, commercial strategy, and market expansion for our ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical device business across key markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

This leadership role oversees the entire lifecycle of the ophthalmic product portfolio—spanning prescription eye drops (glaucoma, dry eye, anti-infectives), surgical equipment, and retinal therapies. The GPM manages a team of Product Managers and Brand Managers, ensuring localized regulatory compliance, market access, commercial execution, and strategic engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare systems across CIS countries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Portfolio Management & Business Growth

- Formulate and execute multi-year regional product strategies and annual marketing plans for the Ophthalmology portfolio across CIS member states.
- Oversee portfolio P&L;, set revenue targets, forecast demand, and allocate marketing budgets to optimize ROI.
- Identify portfolio gaps, lead product lifecycle management, and prepare commercial launch readiness for new ophthalmic therapies and medical devices.

1. Market Access, Regulatory & Pricing Leadership

- Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Access teams to navigate country-specific registration pathways (e.g., EAEU unified market procedures vs. national CIS regulations).
- Establish regional pricing models, reimbursement strategies,



and tendering approaches (hospital, institutional, and retail pharmacy networks).
- Monitor local healthcare dynamics, tender calendars, and policy changes affecting ophthalmic care across key markets.

1. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution

- Lead, coach, and mentor local Product Managers, Brand Managers, and Marketing Specialists operating in individual CIS countries.
- Align closely with regional sales force managers to translate product positioning into effective field execution, detailing tools, and clinical sales training.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs to design non-interventional studies, clinical advisory boards, and educational programs tailored to regional ophthalmic societies.

1. KOL Engagement & Market Intelligence

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with top regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Chief Ophthalmologists, and ophthalmic medical associations.
- Drive participation in key regional and international ophthalmology congresses.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and patient demographics across the CIS region to inform portfolio positioning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Financial Performance: Portfolio revenue, gross margin, and market share growth across target CIS markets.
- Launch Excellence: On-time execution of recent product launches and regulatory milestone achievements.
- Market Access Success: Successful inclusion of portfolio products in state reimbursement lists and public tenders.
- Team Development: Leadership efficiency, team retention, and cross-border commercial alignment.

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