Global Product Manager

Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness Care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.

Job Description

With the aim of strengthening the Eye Care Global Marketing Team, we are recruiting a

Global Product Manager

You will lead the global strategy, development, and lifecycle management of assigned products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs. You will also be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration to maximize product performance and growth across local and international markets.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global product strategies, including positioning, pricing, and go-to-market approaches.

• Directly manage the assigned Italian portfolio through local strategy, annual marketing planning, execution, performance monitoring, and cross-functional coordination to drive business growth in the Italian market.

• Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain) to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management.

• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.

• Manage product portfolio, including new product development, line extensions, and discontinuations.

• Monitor product performance, KPIs, and financial results, recommending actions for improvement.

• Coordinate global marketing campaigns, promotional activities, and training for local teams.

• Support local affiliates with product-related information, tools, and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Prepare business cases, forecasts, and presentations for senior management.

• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in product management processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine) or Commercial/Business (Business Administration, Marketing, Economics) or equivalent.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within an international pharmaceutical setting alongside solid familiarity with the Italian market.

• Demonstrated competence in market research and data analysis.

• Background in ophthalmology and prior experience as a pharmaceutical Medical Representative are both considered advantages.

• Professional-level fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken (additional languages are a plus).

• Strong analytical capabilities, high learning ability, and good adaptability.

Our offer:

• Permanent contract.

• Salary between € 42.000 and € 52.000 and short-term incentives based on the achievement of objectives.

• Company car based on the candidate's experience.

• Collective Bonus and company Welfare.

Fidia benefits: In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes, pension fund with company integration and health fund, merit review and referral programs, company canteen, staff discounts and access to the flu vaccination campaign.

Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions. All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age. All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.