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Product Manager — Cardiology (Rx, Ukraine)
Pharmaceutical Product Manager hiring case study Ukraine cardiovascular Rx
Product Manager — Cardiology (Rx, Ukraine)
Role: Product ManagerIndustry: Pharmaceutical (Rx)
Location: Ukraine
Discovery
A top-20 global pharmaceutical company was strengthening its position in the Ukrainian Rx market, with a particular focus on the cardiovascular portfolio.
The business required a Product Manager to drive brand strategy, support product performance, and align local execution with global direction.
The role demanded a combination of strong marketing capability, understanding of the Rx environment, and the ability to work within a matrix organisation.
Approach
A targeted search was conducted within the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market, focusing on candidates with experience in Rx product management and exposure to cardiovascular or adjacent therapeutic areas.
The search prioritised individuals with a strong understanding of brand management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Direct outreach enabled access to candidates not actively exploring new opportunities.
Assessment
Candidates were evaluated based on their marketing expertise, ability to manage Rx portfolios, and experience working with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Particular attention was given to strategic thinking, execution capability, and alignment with the company’s culture and expectations.
Outcome
A focused shortlist of qualified candidates was delivered.
The role was successfully filled within 10 weeks.
The appointed candidate brought relevant therapeutic knowledge and contributed to strengthening the product’s market position.
The appointed candidate brought strong commercial expertise and contributed to expanding the company’s presence across key markets.