{"id":181036,"date":"2026-05-30T16:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T16:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-pharma-category-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T16:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T16:43:23","slug":"were-hiring-pharma-category-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-pharma-category-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Pharma Category Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title : Pharma Category Manager<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience : 8 to 12 Years<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Location : Mumbai<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Roles &#038; Responsibilities<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and execute category growth strategies aligned with revenue, margin, and market expansion goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage category assortment, SKU planning, product launches, and portfolio optimization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate pricing, trade terms, rebates, service levels, and commercial agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and profitability improvement initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with supply chain teams for inventory planning, demand forecasting, and stock availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor batch management, expiry control, returns, and inventory efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with pharma regulations, documentation, sourcing, and quality standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Product teams for category growth initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Track category performance through dashboards, reports, and business analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze market trends, customer buying patterns, and supplier performance for continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support institutional and B2B customer requirements through effective category planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <b>Requisites<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MBA \/ PGDM or degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong understanding of pharma category management, distribution, and B2B business operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in supplier negotiations, pricing strategy, and trade promotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of pharma supply chain, procurement, inventory management, and batch\/expiry handling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, dashboards, and demand forecasting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Good understanding of profitability management, margins, and business growth strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive execution effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer-focused approach with understanding of institutional and B2B buying patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong compliance orientation with attention to documentation and quality standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.co.in\/jobad\/in10fedf3620ef4b24cb51a597a67db67e?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title : Pharma Category Manager Experience : 8 to 12 Years Location : Mumbai Roles &amp; Responsibilities Develop and execute category growth strategies aligned with revenue, margin, and market expansion goals. 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