Senior Manager, US Oral Care Healthcare Professional

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Manager, US Oral Care Healthcare Professional

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:

Head of Commercial Operations

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Senior Manager for US Oral Care Healthcare Professional is responsible for maximizing the company’s scientific leadership in the Oral Care Professional space. This leader will partner with Global, the US Listerine Brand team and multiple cross-functional partners to activate healthcare professional plans that align with the overall brand operating plans and ultimately drive business growth. This position is responsible for managing the strategic deployment and performance of the US Oral Care Professional Sales business.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to cultivate an Oral Care Professional business model that ties to Listerine’s brand’s strategies and business objectives. Accountable for a holistic plan that leverages science, data and insights to engage with multiple HCPs audiences in a meaningful way across multiple touchpoints.

• Lead cross functional and Agency relationships (Creative AOR, Media Agency, etc.) to develop scopes of work, lead creative strategy deliver against business priorities and evaluate performance relative to brand objectives.

• Partner with US Consumer Professional Contracted Sales Organization (CSOs) to provide leadership, direction, and resource stewardship to the organizations field sales force. Lead and develop trusted relationships with 1 Sales Director, 5 District Field Managers, 1 Training Manager and 50+ Sales Reps. Collaborate to deliver strategic business priorities, sales guidance and ensure excellence in sales execution.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current environment and industry trends, digital advancements, category and competitive analysis, stay abreast of latest competitive activities and sales.

• Manage brand budget and analytics to help deliver business objectives including Doctor recommendation growth and NPI goals.

• Lead Oral Care strategy and contracting with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and dental school partnerships.

• Plan and direct performance of 3 direct reports and several additional indirect reports; motivate employees, assist in goal setting, provide development opportunities and performance feedback, address issues and resolve problems.

• Maintain quality and compliance through timely training, strict compliance with procedures, exercising the highest integrity, embracing employee involvement and commitment to doing the right job the first time.

What we are looking for  

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required. 

• A minimum of 8 years experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and/or Consumer Package Goods is required.

• Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking skills, have strong negotiation skills, be able to work in a team environment, and be customer/market oriented.

• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, highly complex, matrixed environment is required.

• High level of drive and commitment with a strong bias for action and prioritization is required.

• A proven track record to develop and deliver brand, marketing and customer strategies is required.

• A leader and team-builder that inspires followership across large, geographically dispersed teams is required.

• Ability to work closely with cross functi